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CFP12APE-PRT 978-1-4577-1215-9

2012 Twenty-Seventh Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC 2012)

Orlando, Florida, USA 5 – 9 February 2012

Pages 1-856

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Session T01: DC-DC Converters: Applications Location: Coronado A/B February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Jim Marinos, Payton America Inc

Fariborz Musavi, Delta-Q Technologies

A MIMO Topology with Series Outputs: An Interface Between Diversified Energy Sources and Diode-Clamped Multilevel Inverter ............................................................. 1 Hamid Behjati, University of Texas at Arlington, United States Ali Davoudi, University of Texas at Arlington, United States

10 MHz Large Signal Bandwidth, 95% Efficient Power Supply for 3G-4G Cell Phone Base Stations ................................................................................................... 7 Mark Norris, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States Dragan Maksimovic, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States

A Design and Control of Bi-Directional Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter for Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging System ...................................................................................... 14 Taewon Kang, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South Changwoo Kim, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South Yongsug Suh, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South Hyeoncheol Park, Iljin Electric Co., Ltd., Korea, South Byungik Kang, Iljin Electric Co., Ltd., Korea, South Daegyun Kim, Iljin Electric Co., Ltd., Korea, South

A High Efficiency 2KW DC-DC Converter for Automotive Application ...................................... 22 Ionel Dan Jitaru, Delta Energy Systems, Inc., United States Nicolae Daniel Bolohan, Delta Energy Systems, Inc., Romania

Implementation of High Step-Up Solar Power Optimizer for DC Micro Grid Application ......... 28 Shih-Ming Chen, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Ke-Ren Hu, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Tsorng-Juu Liang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Yi-Hsun Hsieh, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Lung-Sheng Yang, Far East University, Taiwan

High Voltage Boosting Converter .................................................................................................. 33 K.I. Hwu, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan W.C. Tu, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Gallium Nitride Based 3D Integrated Non-Isolated Point of Load Module ................................. 38 David Reusch, Virginia Tech, United States David Gilham, Virginia Tech, United States Yipeng Su, Virginia Tech, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Tech, United States

Session T02: Special Topics on Solar Energy Harvesting Location: Coronado C/D February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Robert Balog, Texas A&M

A Gallium Nitride Switched-Capacitor Power Inverter for Photovoltaic Applications .............. 46 Mark J. Scott, Ohio State University, United States Ke Zou, Ohio State University, United States Ernesto Inoa, Ohio State University, United States Ramiro Duarte, Ohio State University, United States Yi Huang, Ohio State University, United States Jin Wang, Ohio State University, United States

A Digitally Implemented Photovoltaic Simulator with a Double Current Mode Controller ....... 53 Jie Zhao, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Jonathan W. Kimball, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

A Systems Approach to Photovoltaic Energy Extraction ............................................................ 59 Arthur H. Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States John J. Cooley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Steven B. Leeb, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Low Cost Transformer Isolated Boost Half-Bridge Micro-Inverter for Single-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System ........................................................................................... 71 Dong Cao, Michigan State University, United States Shuai Jiang, Michigan State University, United States Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States Yuan Li, Sichuan University, China

Novel Control Scheme to Reduce the Effect of Intermittent Solar Radiation on the Grid Connected PV System Power Output without Losing MPPT .............................................. 79 Rupesh G. Wandhare, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India Vivek Agarwal, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

DC-DC Converter for High Granularity, Sub-String MPPT in Photovoltaic Applications Using a Virtual-Parallel Connection .............................................................................................. 86 Shahab Poshtkouhi, University of Toronto, Canada Avishek Biswas, Indian Institute of Technology, India Olivier Trescases, University of Toronto, Canada

Decision Tree-Based Fault Detection and Classification in Solar Photovoltaic Arrays ........... 93 Ye Zhao, Northeastern University, United States Ling Yang, Northeastern University, United States Brad Lehman, Northeastern University, United States Jean-François de Palma, Mersen USA Newburyport-MA, LLC, United States Jerry Mosesian, Mersen USA Newburyport-MA, LLC, United States Robert Lyons, Mersen USA Newburyport-MA, LLC, United States

Session T03: Inverter Control Location: Coronado E/F February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Tobias Geyer, University of Auckland

Fang Luo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A Feedback-Type Dead-Time Compensation Method for High-Frequency PWM Inverter – Delay and Pulse Width Characteristics ............................................................ 100 Masashi Ogawa, Hokkaido University, Japan Satoshi Ogasawara, Hokkaido University, Japan Masatsugu Takemoto, Hokkaido University, Japan

Commutation Strategy for Minimized Common Mode Voltage Using Direct Power Control ......................................................................................................... 106 Bastian Rückert, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany Wilfried Hofmann, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

Cascade Dual-Buck Full-Bridge Inverter with Hybrid PWM Technique .................................... 113 Pengwei Sun, Virginia Tech, United States Chien-Liang Chen, Virginia Tech, United States Jih-Sheng Lai, Virginia Tech, United States Chuang Liu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

A Discontinuous PWM Scheme for Lowering the Switching Frequency and Losses in a 3-Phase 6-Switch 3/5-Level PWM VSI Using a 3-Limb Inductor ......................................... 120 John Salmon, University of Alberta, Canada Jeff Ewanchuk, University of Alberta, Canada

Cost-Function Based Predictive Voltage Control of Two-Level Four-Leg Inverters Using Two Step Prediction Horizon for Standalone Power Systems ....................................... 128 V. Yaramasu, Ryerson University, Canada B. Wu, Ryerson University, Canada M. Rivera, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile J. Rodriguez, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile A. Wilson, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile

Parallel-Connected Three-Phase Inverters for Railway Auxiliary Power Supply without Sensing Output Currents ................................................................................................ 136 Dan Wu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Zhiqiang Guo, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Deshang Sha, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Zian Qin, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Xiaozhong Liao, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Comparison of Traditional Two-Stage Buck-Boost Voltage Source Inverter and Diode-Assisted Buck-Boost Voltage Source Inverter ................................................................ 141 Yan Zhang, Xi’an Jiao Tong University, China Jinjun Liu, Xi’an Jiao Tong University, China Chaoyi Zhang, Xi’an Jiao Tong University, China

Session T04: Silicon Devices Location: Fiesta 1-2 February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Chuck Mullett, Onsemi

Carl Blake, Transphorm, Inc.

Low Voltage NexFET with Record Low Figure of Merit ............................................................. 149 Jun Wang, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Jacek Korec, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Shuming Xu, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

Introducing a 1200V Vertical Merged IGBT and Power MOSFET: The HUBFET ...................... 152 B.T. Donnellan, University of Warwick, United Kingdom P.A. Mawby, University of Warwick, United Kingdom M. Rahimo, ABB Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland L. Storasta, ABB Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland

Research on 3300V IGBTs' Switching Characteristics and Design the Gate Drive Circuit .... 157 Jun Huang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yue Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jingyu Lei, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Ming Li, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Wanjun Lei, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Experimental Investigation of Si IGBT Short Circuit Capability at 200°C ................................ 162 Zhuxian Xu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Fred Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Implementation of Monolithic Multiple Vertical Power Diodes in a Multiphase Converter ..... 169 Lyubomir Kerachev, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Kremena Vladimirova, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Victor Gaude, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Julie Widiez, CEA-Leti – MINATEC, France Jean-Christophe Crebier, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Nicolas Rouger, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Yves Lembeye, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France

IGBT Module with User Accessible On-Chip Current and Temperature Sensors ................... 176 Eric R. Motto, Powerex Incorporated, United States John F. Donlon, Powerex Incorporated, United States

Comparison of Junction Temperature Evaluations in a Power IGBT Module Using an IR Camera and Three Thermo-Sensitive Electrical Parameters ................................................ 182 Laurent Dupont, LTN/IFSTTAR, France Yvan Avenas, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Pierre-Olivier Jeannin, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France

Session T05: Rectifer and Inverter: Modeling and Control Location: Fiesta 3-4 February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Zach Pan, ABB

Robust Adaptive PI Stabilization of a Double Boost Rectifier .................................................. N/A M. Hernandez-Gomez, Schneider Toshiba Inverter Europe, France T. Devos, Schneider Toshiba Inverter Europe, France F. Malrait, Schneider Toshiba Inverter Europe, France J. Guyomard, Schneider Toshiba Inverter Europe, France

Three-Phase Quasi-Z-Source Rectifier Modeling ....................................................................... 195 C.L. Kala Konga, University of Pretoria, South Africa M.N. Gitau, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Nonlinear Power Sharing Controller for Double-Input H-Bridge Based Converters ............... 200 Reza Ahmadi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Hassan Zargarzadeh, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Mehdi Ferdowsi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

Parallel Structure Repetitive Controller for CVCF Three-Phase PWM Inverter ....................... 207 Wenzhou Lu, Southeast University, China Keliang Zhou, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Ming Cheng, Southeast University, China Yunhu Yang, Southeast University, China Shouting Fan, Southeast University, China

Practical Operation Range Improvement of Voltage-Sourced Converter Based STATCOM ..... 211 Zhengping Xi, North Carolina State University, United States Babak Parkhideh, North Carolina State University, United States Subhashish Bhattacharya, North Carolina State University, United States

Dynamic Model of Three-Phase Current Source Boost Inverter for Stand-Alone Applications ............................................................................................................ 218 Ali K. Kaviani, Florida International University, United States Kang Yen, Florida International University, United States Behrooz Mirafzal, Kansas State University, United States

High Performance Repetitive Control for Three-Phase CVCF PWM Inverter Using a 4th-Order Linear Phase IIR Filter ................................................................................... 225 Shuai Jiang, Michigan State University, United States Dong Cao, Michigan State University, United States Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States

Session T06: Grid Connected Inverter Applications in Renewable Energy Systems Location: Fiesta 7-8 February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Yi Huang, AMETEK

Hui Li, Florida State University

Study on an Active Clamping Soft Switching Grid-Connected Inverter ................................... 232 Chengrui Du, Zhejiang University, China Xu Zhang, Zhejiang University, China Dehong Xu, Zhejiang University, China

Minimizing DC Capacitance Requirement of Cascadeded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters for Photovoltaic Systems by 3rd Harmonic Injection ................................................ 240 Xi Lu, Michigan State University, United States Baoming Ge, Michigan State University, United States Fang Zheng Peng, Michigan State University, United States

Investigation and Resonances Damping of Multiple PV Inverters ........................................... 246 Jinwei He, Univerisity of Alberta, Canada Yun Wei Li, Univerisity of Alberta, Canada Dubravko Bosnjak, Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd, Canada Brent Harris, Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd, Canada

A Seamless Control Strategy of Distributed Generation Inverter for Critical Load Safety Under Strict Grid Disturbance ................................................................... 254 Tai-Sik Hwang, University of Connecticut, United States Sung-Yeul Park, University of Connecticut, United States

Reactive Power Influence on the Thermal Cycling of Multi-MW Wind Power Inverter ............ 262 Ke Ma, Aalborg University, Denmark Marco Liserre, Polytechnic of Bari, Italy Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark

80 kW Hybrid Solar Inverter for Standalone and Grid Connected Applications ...................... 270 Luis Arnedo, United Technologies Corporation, United States Suman Dwari, United Technologies Corporation, United States Vladimir Blasko, United Technologies Corporation, United States SungMin Park, University of Connecticut, United States

Auto Tuning of Digital Deadbeat Current Controller for Grid Tied Inverters Using Wide Bandwidth Impedance Identification ...................................................................... 277 Daniel Martin, University of South Carolina, United States Enrico Santi, University of South Carolina, United States

Session T07: AC-DC Converters I Location: Fiesta 9-10 February 7, 2012 8:30 - 12:00 Session Chairs: Dustin Becker, Emerson Network Power

Chris Jones, Emerson

Programmable-Output PFC Rectifier with Dynamic Efficiency and Transient Response Optimization ............................................................................................... 285 S.M. Ahsanuzzaman, University of Toronto, Canada Timothy McRae, University of Toronto, Canada Behzad Mahdavikhah, University of Toronto, Canada Aleksandar Prodić, University of Toronto, Canada

A Multimode Digital Control Scheme for Boost PFC with Higher Efficiency and Power Factor at Light Load ................................................................................. 291 Shu Fan Lim, National University of Singapore, Singapore Ashwin M. Khambadkone, National University of Singapore, Singapore

A New Current Balancing Method for Digitally Controlled Interleaved PFC ............................ 299 Marco Soldano, Analog Devices Inc., United States Xudong Huang, Analog Devices Inc., United States Gabriele Bernardinis, Analog Devices Inc., United States Botao Miao, Analog Devices Inc., United States Navdeep Dhanjal, Analog Devices Inc., United States

Digitally Controlled Open-Loop Master-Slave Interleaved Boost PFC Rectifier ...................... 304 Jong-Won Shin, Seoul National University, Korea, South Gab-Su Seo, Seoul National University, Korea, South Bo-Hyung Cho, Seoul National University, Korea, South Kyu-Chan Lee, Interpower Co., Ltd., Korea, South

Performance Evaluation of Synchronous Rectification in Front-End Full-Bridge Rectifiers .... 310 Laszlo Huber, Delta Products Corporation, United States Milan M. Jovanović, Delta Products Corporation, United States

New "Real" Bridgeless High Efficiency AC-DC Converter ........................................................ 317 Abbas A. Fardoun, University of United Arab Emirates, U.A.E. Esam H. Ismail, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait Mustafa A. Al-Saffar, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait Ahmad J. Sabzali, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

An Optimal Lyapunov-Based Control Strategy for Power Factor Correction AC/DC Converters Applicable to Electric Vehicles ................................................. 324 Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Queen's University, Canada Pritam Das, Queen's University, Canada Amish Servansing, Queen's University, Canada Praveen Jain, Queen's University, Canada Alireza Bakhshai, Queen's University, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Session T08: DC-DC Converters: Magnetics Location: Coronado A/B February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Stephen Carlsen, Raytheon

Jim Marinos, Payton America Inc

A Hybrid ZVZCS Phase-Shift Full-Bridge Converter with Series/Parallel Auto-Regulated Transformer Windings ...................................................................................... 329 Chen Hu, Zhejiang University, China Xinke Wu, Zhejiang University, China Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States

Low-Volume Buck Converter with Adaptive Inductor Core Biasing ........................................ 335 S.M. Ahsanuzzaman, University of Toronto, Canada Timothy McRae, University of Toronto, Canada Mor M. Peretz, University of Toronto, Canada Aleksandar Prodić, University of Toronto, Canada

A New Method for Start-Up of Isolated Boost Converters Using Magnetic- and Winding-Integration ............................................................................................. 340 Kristian Lindberg-Poulsen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Ziwei Ouyang, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Gökhan Sen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Michael A.E. Andersen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

A Novel Planar Transformer with Integrated EMI Suppression Y-Caps Applicable to High Frequency High Power DC-DC Converters for Automotive Applications ....................... 346 Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Queen's University, Canada Pritam Das, Queen's University, Canada Hamza Djilali, Queen's University, Canada Praveen Jain, Queen's University, Canada Alireza Bakhshai, Queen's University, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Session T09: Misc. Technologies for Renewable Energy Systems Location: Coronado C/D February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Alexis Kwasinski, University of Texas, Austin

Electric Vehicle DC Charger Integrated within a Photovoltaic Power System ........................ 352 Joshua Traube, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States Fenglong Lu, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States Dragan Maksimovic, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States

Reduced Switch NPC-Based Transformerless PV Inverter by Developed Switching Pattern ....................................................................................................... 359 Amin Hasanzadeh, Florida State University, United States Christopher S. Edrington, Florida State University, United States Jesse Leonard, Florida State University, United States

Single Stage High Voltage Gain Boost Converter with Voltage Multiplier Cells for Battery Charging Using Photovoltaic Panels .............................................................. 364 Luiz H.S.C. Barreto, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil Paulo P. Praça, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil Gustavo A.L. Henn, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil Ranoyca N.A.L. Silva, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil Demercil S. Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil

Multiphase Interleaved Converter for Lithium Battery Active Balancing ................................. 369 Fabien Mestrallet, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Lyubomir Kerachev, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Jean-Christophe Crebier, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Alexandre Collet, Freemens SAS, France

Session T10: Converter Topology I Location: Coronado E/F February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University

Fang Zheng Peng, Michigan State University

DC-Bus Voltage Control for Three-Phase Bi-Directional Inverter in DC Microgrid Applications ........................................................................................................... 377 T.-F. Wu, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan C.-H. Chang, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan L.-C. Lin, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Y.-C. Chang, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

A Three-Phase Boost-Type Grid-Connected Inverter Based on Synchronous Reference Frame Control ..................................................................................... 384 Zian Qin, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Deshang Sha, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Xiaozhong Liao, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

A Multi-Input AC Link PV Inverter with Reduced Size and Weight ........................................... 389 Mahshid Amirabadi, Texas A&M University, United States Hamid A. Toliyat, Texas A&M University, United States William C. Alexander, Ideal Power Converters Co., United States

Investigation of a 2/3-Step Voltage-Based Commutation Method for Matrix Converters ....... 397 Sebastian Krauss, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany Normann Schwingal, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany Wilfried Hofmann, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

Session T11: Power Supply on Chip Magnetics Location: Fiesta 1-2 February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Charles Sullivan, Dartmouth College

Matthew Wilkowski, Enpirion

Finite Element Analysis of Inductor Core Loss Under DC Bias Condition .............................. 405 Mingkai Mu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Feng Zheng, Xidian University, China Qiang Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

High Efficiency Si Integrated Micro-Transformers Using Stacked Copper Windings for Power Conversion Applications ........................................................................... 411 Ningning Wang, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland Santosh Kulkarni, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland Brice Jamieson, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland James Rohan, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland Declan Casey, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland Saibal Roy, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland Cian O'Mathuna, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland

Design of Coupled Power Inductors with Crossed Anisotropy Magnetic Core for Integrated Power Conversion ...................................................................................................... 417 Noah Sturcken, Columbia University, United States Ryan Davies, Columbia University, United States Cheng Cheng, Columbia University, United States William E. Bailey, Columbia University, United States Kenneth L. Shepard, Columbia University, United States

Review of Carbon Nanotube-Based Integrated Power Inductor Modeling and Design .......... 424 Omar Mousa, University of Alabama, United States Jaber A. Abu Qahouq, University of Alabama, United States

Session T12: Modeling, Simulation and Control of Storage Units Location: Fiesta 3-4 February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Omer Onar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ali Davoudi, University of Texas at Arlington

A New Parameter Estimation Algorithm for an Electrical Analogue Battery Model ................ 427 Jianwei Li, Mississippi State University, United States Michael Mazzola, Mississippi State University, United States James Gafford, Mississippi State University, United States Nicolas Younan, Mississippi State University, United States

On-Line Battery State of Charge Estimation Using Gauss-Hermite Quadrature Filter ........... 434 Jianwei Li, Mississippi State University, United States Bin Jia, Mississippi State University, United States Michael Mazzola, Mississippi State University, United States Ming Xin, Mississippi State University, United States

Dynamic Reconfigurable Multi-Cell Battery: A Novel Approach to Improve Battery Performance ...................................................................................................... 439 Song Ci, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States Jiucai Zhang, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States Hamid Sharif, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

System-Level Black-Box Modeling of DC-DC Converters with Input Current Control for Fuel Cell Power Conditioning ..................................................................... 443 V. Valdivia, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain A. Barrado, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain A. Lázaro, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain M. Sanz, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain D. López del Moral, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain C. Raga, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain

Session T13: EMI Location: Fiesta 7-8 February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Berker Bilgin, MacAUTO, Canada Excellence Research Center

Jonathan Kimball, Missouri S&T

Common-Mode EMI Noise Reduction for Grid-Interface Converter in Low-Voltage DC Distribution System .......................................................................................... 451 Dong Dong, Virginia Tech, United States Xuning Zhang, Virginia Tech, United States Fang Luo, Virginia Tech, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Tech, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Tech, United States

Advanced EMI Input Filtering for an Industrial Power Supply with a Resonant Stage ........... 458 Nico Hensgens, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Roman Grinberg, ABB Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland Drazen Dujic, ABB Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland Francisco Canales, ABB Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland Hector Zelaya de la Parra, ABB Corporate Research, Sweden

Analysis and Optimized Design of a Distributed Multi-Stage EMC Filter for an Interleaved Three-Phase PWM-Rectifier System for Aircraft Applications .............................. 465 Nico Hensgens, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Marcelo Silva, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Jesús A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Pedro Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Oscar Garcia, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain José Antonio Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Influence of Parasitic Effects on Passive Cancellation of Common Mode Noise in a Boost Converter ............................................................................... 471 Martin Schmidt, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Jürgen Stahl, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Manfred Albach, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

Session T14: Packaging and Nanotechnology Location: Fiesta 9-10 February 8, 2012 8:30 - 10:15 Session Chairs: Ernie Parker, Crane Aerospace and Electronics

Chuck Mullett, Onsemi

Highly Reliable Nickel-Tin Transient Liquid Phase Bonding Technology for High Temperature Operational Power Electronics in Electrified Vehicles ............................... 478 Sang Won Yoon, Toyota Research Institute of North America, United States Koji Shiozaki, Toyota Research Institute of North America, United States Satoshi Yasuda, Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan Michael D. Glover, University of Arkansas, United States

Si IGBT Phase-Leg Module Packaging and Cooling Design for Operation at 200˚C in Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Applications ......................................................................... 483 Zhuxian Xu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Dong Jiang, United Technologies Research Center, United States Ming Li, United Technologies Research Center, United States Puqi Ning, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Fred Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Zhenxian Liang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Radial-Anisotropy Nanogranular Thin-Film Magnetic Material for Toroidal Inductors ........... 491 Jizheng Qiu, Dartmouth College, United States Charles R. Sullivan, Dartmouth College, United States

Passivation Coatings for Micro-Channel Coolers ...................................................................... 498 Richard W. Bonner, III, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc., United States Jens Weyant, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc., United States Evan Fleming, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc., United States Kevin Lu, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc., United States Daniel Reist, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc., United States

Session T15: DC-DC Converters: Bidirectional Location: Coronado A/B February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Chris Mi, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Peyman Asadi, International Rectifier

Bidirectional Dual Active Bridge Series Resonant Converter with Pulse Modulation ............ 503 Zoran Pavlović, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Jesús A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Pedro Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Óscar Garcia, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain José A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Design of a Minimum Weight Dual Active Bridge Converter for an Airborne Wind Turbine System ................................................................................................... 509 R.A. Friedemann, ETH Zürich, Switzerland F. Krismer, ETH Zürich, Switzerland Johann W. Kolar, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

A Quasi-Resonant Bi-Directional Tri-Mode DC-DC Converter with Limited Valley Current ... 517 Mazhar Moshirvaziri, University of Toronto, Canada Chuanwei Li, University of Toronto, Canada Olivier Trescases, University of Toronto, Canada

A Novel High Step-Up Ratio Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter .................................................. 524 Yu Du, North Carolina State University, United States Alex Q. Huang, North Carolina State University, United States Mengqi Wang, North Carolina State University, United States Srdjan M. Lukic, North Carolina State University, United States

High Efficiency Bidirectional LLC Resonant Converter for 380V DC Power Distribution System Using Digital Control Scheme ................................................................... 532 Jee-Hoon Jung, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Ho-Sung Kim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Jong-Hyun Kim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Myoung-Hyo Ryu, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Ju-Won Baek, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South

A High Boost Ratio Bidirectional Isolated DC-DC Converter for Wide Range Low Voltage High Current Applications ................................................................ 539 Cong Li, Ohio State University, United States Luis Herrera, Ohio State University, United States Jizhou Jia, Ohio State University, United States Lixing Fu, Ohio State University, United States Yi Huang, Ohio State University, United States Jin Wang, Ohio State University, United States Alexander Isurin, Vanner Inc., United States Alexander Cook, Vanner Inc., United States

Comparing Investigation for a Bi-Directional Isolated DC/DC Converter Using Series Voltage Compensation .......................................................................................... 547 Satoshi Miyawaki, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan Jun-ichi Itoh, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan Kazuki Iwaya, TDK-Lambda, Ltd., Japan

Session T16: Applications of Power Electronics in Renewable Energy Harvesting I Location: Coronado C/D February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Morgan Kiani, Texas Christian University

Juan Carlos Balda, University of Arkansas

Digitally Controlled Active Clamp Interleaved Flyback Converters for Improving Efficiency in Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Micro-Inverter ........................................................ 555 Qiong Mo, Zhejiang University, China Min Chen, Zhejiang University, China Zhe Zhang, Zhejiang University, China Yuru Zhang, Zhejiang University, China Zhaoming Qian, Zhejiang University, China

Design and Implementation of Multiple Maximum Power Point Trackers for Multi-String PV Panels in DC Distribution Systems ................................................................... 563 T.-F. Wu, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan J.-G. Yang, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan L.-C. Lin, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Y.-K. Chen, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Single-Stage Grid-Connected Forward Microinverter with Constant Off-Time Boundary Mode Control ............................................................................................... 568 D. Meneses, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain P. Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain R. Prieto, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

High Efficiency Transformerless Photovoltaic Inverter with Wide-Range Power Factor Capability ......................................................................................... 575 Baifeng Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Pengwei Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Chuang Liu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Chien-Liang Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Jih-Sheng Lai, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Wensong Yu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Interconnection and Optimization Issues of Multijunction Solar Cells – A New Mitigation Approach Using Switching Power Converters ......................................................... 583 Mohammed Khorshed Alam, University of Utah, United States Faisal H. Khan, University of Utah, United States Abusaleh M. Imtiaz, University of Utah, United States

Grid-Connected Boost-Half-Bridge Photovoltaic Micro Inverter System Using Repetitive Current Control and Maximum Power Point Tracking ............................................. 590 Shuai Jiang, Michigan State University, United States Dong Cao, Michigan State University, United States Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States Yuan Li, Sichuan University, China

High Boost Ratio Hybrid Transformer DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic Module Applications .............................................................................................. 598 Bin Gu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Jason Dominic, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Jih Sheng Lai, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Zheng Zhao, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Chuang Liu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session T17: Electric Machines and Drives Location: Coronado E/F February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Steve Pekarek, Purdue University

Kent Wanner, Phoenix International

Hybrid Front End Converters for Large Multi-Motor Applications Integrated with Energy Storage ................................................................................................... 607 Babak Parkhideh, North Carolina State University, United States Hesam Mirzaee, North Carolina State University, United States Subhashish Bhattacharya, North Carolina State University, United States

Zero and Low Speed Sensorless Control for CSC-Fed IPM Drive System .............................. 615 Ehsan Al-Nabi, Ryerson University, Canada Bin Wu, Ryerson University, Canada Navid R. Zargari, Rockwell Automation, Canada Vijay Sood, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada

On Discussion of Switching Frequency Impacts on DC-Fed Motor Drive EMI Filter Design ..... 623 Fang Luo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Xuning Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Power Factor Improvement of Synchronous Reluctance Motors (SynRM) Using Permanent Magnets for Drive Size Reduction ................................................................. 628 Robert Vartanian, Texas A&M University, United States Hamid A. Toliyat, Texas A&M University, United States Bilal Akin, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Richard Poley, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

Design of Output Passive EMI Filter in DC-Fed Motor Drive ..................................................... 634 Jing Xue, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Fred Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Xuning Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Pulse-Width-Amplitude-Modulated Voltage-Fed Quasi-Z-Source Direct Matrix Converter with Maximum Constant Boost .................................................................................. 641 Qin Lei, Michigan State University, United States Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States Baoming Ge, Michigan State University, United States

Modular Double-Cascade Converter ........................................................................................... 647 Arto Sankala, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland Juhamatti Korhonen, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland Juha-Pekka Ström, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland Julius Luukko, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland Pertti Silventoinen, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland Risto Komulainen, Vacon Plc., Finland Hannu Sarén, Vacon Plc., Finland Nicklas Södö, Vacon Plc., Finland Dan Isaksson, Vacon Plc., United States

Session T18: Power Electronics Applications I Location: Fiesta 1-2 February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Miaosen Shen, United Technologies

Seon-Hwan Hwang, Florida State University

Proposal of Switched-Mode Matching Circuit in Power Supply for Wireless Power Transfer Using Magnetic Resonance Coupling .............................................. 653 Keisuke Kusaka, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan Jun-Ichi Itoh, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

Asymmetrical Voltage-Cancellation Control for LCL Resonant Converters in Inductive Power Transfer Systems ............................................................................................. 661 Bryan Sharp, Utah State University Research Foundation, United States Hunter Wu, Utah State University Research Foundation, United States

The Effect of Switching Frequency, Duty Ratio, and Dead Times on a Synchronous Boost Rectifier for Low Power Electromagnetic Energy Harvesters ....................................... 667 P.P. Proynov, University of Bristol, United Kingdom G.D. Szarka, University of Bristol, United Kingdom B.H. Stark, University of Bristol, United Kingdom N. McNeill, University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Start-Up Strategy for Low Voltage Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting Systems ..... 675 Rohan Dayal, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Leila Parsa, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States

Operation Characteristics of Two-Stage DC/DC Converter for Photovoltaic System ............. 681 Eun-Soo Kim, Jeonju University, Korea, South Kwang-Ho Yoon, Jeonju University, Korea, South Sopheak Phum, Jeonju University, Korea, South Saran Meas, Jeonju University, Korea, South Jong-Seob Won, Jeonju University, Korea, South Seong-Jin Oh, KACO new energy Inc., Korea, South Young-Sang Bae, KACO new energy Inc., Korea, South

Low Voltage Ride-Through Control for Fixed Speed Wind Generators Under Grid Unbalanced Fault ...................................................................................................... 686 Jiajia Ren, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Yinghong Hu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Yanchao Ji, Harbin Institute of Technology, China Chuang Liu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Hydrogen Back-Up Power System with Photovoltaic Direct Energy Transfer Regulation and Interleaved Boost for Space Applications ....................................................... 690 A. Garrigós, University Miguel Hernández, Spain J.M. Blanes, University Miguel Hernández, Spain J.L. Lizán, University Miguel Hernández, Spain J.A. Carrasco, University Miguel Hernández, Spain E. Sanchis-Kilders, University of Valencia, Spain E. Maset, University of Valencia, Spain J.B. Ejea, University of Valencia, Spain

Session T19: DC-DC Converters: Control I Location: Fiesta 3-4 February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Hamid Behjati, University of Texas at Arlington

Jaber Abu Qahouq, The University of Alabama

Comparison of V2IC Control with Voltage Mode and Current Mode Controls for High Frequency (MHz) and Very Fast Response Applications ................................................. 697 P. Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain V. Svikovic, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain José Antonio Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Analysis of Oversampling Effects on Digitally Controlled Power Supply Performances ....... 703 Sean Xu, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Zhong Ye, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

A Digital Predictive Critical Conduction Mode Buck Converter Control Method .................... 709 Jye-June Lee, Seoul National University, United States Jong-Won Shin, Seoul National University, Korea, South Bo Hyung Cho, Seoul National University, Korea, South

Constrained Optimization Based Compensation Design for Power Converters Using Method of Feasible Directions ........................................................... 715 S. Samanta, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India Srikanth Pam, Texas Instruments, Bangalore, India R. Sheehan, Texas Instruments Inc., United States S. Mukhopadhyay, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Accurate Loss Model for DC-DC Buck Converter Including Non-Linear Driver Output Characteristics ...................................................................................................... 721 Srikanth Pam, Texas Instruments, Bangalore, India Robert Sheehan, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Siddhartha Mukhopadhyay, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Synchronous Buck Converter with Output Impedance Correction Circuit .............................. 727 V. Šviković, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain P. Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Use of Multisine Excitations for Frequency-Response Measurement of Nonlinear DC-DC Switching Converters ..................................................................................... 735 A. Fernández-Herrero, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain C. Fernández, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain C. Carreras, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain P. Zumel, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain A. Lázaro, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain A. Barrado, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain

Session T20: Inverter Control for Key Issues Solution Location: Fiesta 7-8 February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Liming Liu, Florida State University

Guijia Su, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Three-Level/-Phase PWM Converters DC-Link Voltages Ripple Reduction Technique in the άβ Reference Frame ........................................................................................ 740 Joabel Moia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil Arnaldo J. Perin, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil Marcelo L. Heldwein, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil

Digital Generalized Integrators of Current Control for Three-Phase Active Power Filter with Selective Harmonic Compensation ............................................................... 748 Chuan Xie, Zhejiang University, China Chao He, Zhejiang University, China Hui Yan, Zhejiang University, China Guozhu Chen, Zhejiang University, China Hua Yang, JUCHE Science-Technology Co., Ltd,, China

Impedance Shaping of Three-Phase Grid-Parallel Voltage-Source Converters ...................... 754 Mauricio Céspedes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Jian Sun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States

A Novel Anti-Islanding Detection Algorithm for Three-Phase Distributed Generation Systems ................................................................................................. 761 Dong Dong, Virginia Tech, United States Jin Li, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Tech, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Tech, United States Yaosuo Xue, Siemens Corporate Research, United States

DC-Bus Voltage Regulation with Bi-Directional Inverter in DC Distribution Systems ............ 769 T.-F. Wu, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan C.-L. Kuo, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan K.-H. Sun, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan G.-R. Yu, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Synthesis of Variable Harmonic Impedance in Inverter-Interfaced Distributed Generation Unit for Harmonic Damping Throughout a Distribution Network ......................... 775 Xiongfei Wang, Aalborg University, Denmark Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark Zhe Chen, Aalborg University, Denmark

Reliability of IGBT in a STATCOM for Harmonic Compensation and Power Factor Correction .............................................................................................................. 783 Lakshmi Gopi Reddy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Leon M. Tolbert, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Burak Ozpineci, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Yan Xu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States D. Tom Rizy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Session T21: AC-DC Converters II Location: Fiesta 9-10 February 8, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario

Fault Tolerant Control Strategy of 3-Phase AC-DC PWM Converter Under Multiple Open-Switch Faults Conditions .................................................................................... 789 Won-Sang Im, Pusan National University, Korea, South Jong-Joo Moon, Pusan National University, Korea, South Jang-Mok Kim, Pusan National University, Korea, South Dong-Choon Lee, Yeungnam University, Korea, South Kyo-Beum Lee, Ajou University, Korea, South

Increasing Power Density of Adapters by Using DC Link Chopper ......................................... 796 Bogdan T. Bucheru, Delta Energy Systems, Inc., United States Marco A. Davila, Delta Energy Systems, Inc., United States Ionel Dan Jitaru, Delta Energy Systems, Inc., United States

PFC Efficency Improvement and THD Reduction at Light Loads with ZVS and Valley Switching ............................................................................................................ 802 Zhong Ye, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Bosheng Sun, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

A New Three-Phase Two-Switch ZVS PFC DCM Boost Rectifier .............................................. 807 Yungtaek Jang, Delta Products Corporation, United States Milan M. Jovanović, Delta Products Corporation, United States Juan M. Ruiz, Delta Products Corporation, United States

Tapped-Inductor Buck HB-LEDs AC-DC Driver Operating in Boundary Conduction Mode for Replacement Incandescent Bulb Lamps ............................................... 815 D.G. Lamar, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain M. Fernandez, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain C. Toyos, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain M.M. Hernando, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain J. Sebastian, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain

An Interleaved Single-Stage Flyback AC-DC Converter with Wide Output Power Range for Outdoor LED Lighting System ................................................................................... 823 SangCheol Moon, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, South Gwan-Bon Koo, Fairchild Semiconductor, Korea, South Gun-Woo Moon, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, South

Design Optimization of TRIAC-Dimmable AC-DC Converter in LED Lighting ......................... 831 Hyunchul Eom, Fairchild Semiconductor, Korea, South Chun Ching Lee, Fairchild Semiconductor, Taiwan Ta-Yung Yang, Fairchild Semiconductor, Taiwan Seunguk Yang, Fairchild Semiconductor, Korea, South

Session T22: DC-DC Converters: Modeling Location: Coronado A/B February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Chris Mi, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Peyman Asadi, International Rectifier

Optimal Design of Envelope Amplifier Based on Linear-Assisted Buck Converter ............... 836 Miroslav Vasić, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Daniel Diaz, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Oscar Garcia, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Pedro Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Jesus A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain José A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Analysis of a Soft-Switching Technique for Isolated Time-Sharing Multiple-Input Converters ............................................................................................................. 844 Sheng-Yang Yu, University of Texas at Austin, United States Alexis Kwasinski, University of Texas at Austin, United States

Analysis and Minimization of the Input Current Ripple of Interleaved Boost Converter ........ 852 Saijun Zhang, Power Electronics Group, United States

Modeling and Analysis of a Rectifier Voltage Stress Mechanism in PSFB Converter ............ 857 G.R. Zhu, Wuhan University of Technology, China D.H. Zhang, Wuhan University of Technology, China W. Chen, Wuhan University of Technology, China F. Luo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, China

Modeling and Analysis of N-Port DC-DC Converters Using the Cyclic Average Current ....... 863 Adam Maina Ari, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, United States Lingxi Li, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, United States Oleg Wasynczuk, Purdue University, United States

Operation Analysis and Numerical Approximation for the LLC DC-DC Converter ................. 870 Xiang Fang, University of Central Florida, United States Haibing Hu, University of Central Florida, United States Lin Chen, University of Central Florida, United States Ahmadreza Amirahmadi, University of Central Florida, United States John Shen, University of Central Florida, United States Issa Batarseh, University of Central Florida, United States

Session T23: Applications of Power Electronics in Renewable Energy Harvesting II Location: Coronado C/D February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Babak Fahimi, University of Texas at Dallas

Art Barnes, University of Arkansas

Resonance Propagation of Parallel-Operated DC-AC Converters with LCL Filters ................ 877 Xiaonan Lu, Tsinghua University, China Marco Liserre, Polytechnic of Pari, Italy Kai Sun, Tsinghua University, China Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark Remus Teodorescu, Aalborg University, Denmark Lipei Huang, Tsinghua University, China

A Single-Stage Three-Phase AC Module for High-Voltage Photovoltaics ............................... 885 Brian Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Philip Krein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Zheming Zheng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Anthony Lentine, Sandia National Laboratories, United States

High Efficiency Current Mode Control for Three-Phase Micro-Inverters ................................. 892 Dehua Zhang, Zhejiang University, United States Qian Zhang, University of Central Florida, United States Haibing Hu, University of Central Florida, United States Anna Grishina, University of Central Florida, United States John Shen, University of Central Florida, United States Issa Batarseh, University of Central Florida, United States

Reliability of Candidate Photovoltaic Module-Integrated-Inverter Topologies ........................ 898 Souhib Harb, Texas A&M University, United States Robert S. Balog, Texas A&M University, United States

Reactive Power Control in Three-Phase Grid-Connected Current Source Boost Inverter ..... 904 Mahdi Saghaleini, Florida International University, United States Behrooz Mirafzal, Kansas State University, United States

Load Current Based Analog MPPT Controller for PV Solar Systems ...................................... 911 Yuncong Jiang, University of Alabama, United States Jaber A. Abu Qahouq, University of Alabama, United States Ahmed Hassan, South Valley University, Egypt Emad Abdelkarem Abdelkarem, South Valley University, Egypt Mohamed Orabi, South Valley University, Egypt

Session T24: Motor Drives and Inverters I Location: Coronado E/F February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Hamid Toliyat, Texas A&M University

Robert Shaw, Phoenix International

Combined Operation of Short-Primary Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor and Linear Induction Motor in Material Handling Applications ...................................... 915 Tobias Rafael Fernandes Neto, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany Peter Mutschler, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany

Modeling Semiconductor Losses for Population Based Electric Machinery Design ............. 923 Jacob Krizan, Purdue University, United States Scott Sudhoff, Purdue University, United States

Trends on the Pareto-Optimal Fronts of a Portable Generator Drive System ......................... 931 Michelle L. Bash, P.C. Krause and Associates, United States Steve D. Pekarek, Purdue University, United States

Improved Speed Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine at Overmodulation Region ............................................................................................ 938 Yong-Cheol Kwon, Seoul National University, Korea, South Sungmin Kim, Seoul National University, Korea, South Tae-Suk Kwon, Seoul National University, Korea, South Seung-Ki Sul, Seoul National University, Korea, South

Boost Converter – Inverter System Using PWAM for HEV/EV Motor Drive ............................. 946 Xianhao Yu, Michigan State University, United States Qin Lei, Michigan State University, United States Fang Zheng Peng, Michigan State University, United States

A Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain with Fault-Tolerant Capability ....................................... 951 Yantao Song, Michigan State University, United States Bingsen Wang, Michigan State University, United States

Session T25: Lighting I Location: Fiesta 1-2 February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Cahit Gezgin, International Rectifier

ZVS Isolated Active Clamp Sepic Converter for High Power LED Applications ..................... 957 Fabio Ongaro, University of Udine, Italy Stefano Saggini, University of Udine, Italy

A Primary Side Feedforward Control Scheme for Low Power LED Driver Compatible with Triac Dimmer ......................................................................................... 963 Ting Jiang, Zhejiang University, China Hulong Zeng, Zhejiang University, China Junming Zhang, Zhejiang University, China Zhaoming Qian, Zhejiang University, China

A New TRIAC Dimmable LED Driver Control Method Achieves High-PF and Quality-of-Light ............................................................................................................................ 969 Liang Yan, iWatt Inc., United States Baorong Chen, iWatt Inc., China Jerry Zheng, iWatt Inc., United States

A LED Current Balancing Driver with Magnetizing Inductance Energy Recycling Considered ................................................................................................... 975 K.I. Hwu, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan W.C. Tu, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan Ming-Jie Hong, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

A Universal Driving Technology for Retrofit LED Lamp for Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures ... 980 Nan Chen, City University of Hong Kong, China Henry Shu-Hung Chung, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Non-Isolated Topologies for High Step-Down Offline LED Driver Applications .................... 988 Rohan Dayal, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Leila Parsa, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States

Session T26: Magnetics Location: Fiesta 3-4 February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Ed Herbert, Co-Chair, PSMA Magnetics Committee

Matthew Wilkowski, Enpirion

A Horizontal-Winding Multi-Permeability Distributed Air-Gap Inductor ................................. 994 Laili Wang, Queen's University, Canada Yunqing Pei, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Xu Yang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Zhaoan Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yanfei Liu, Queen's University, Canada

Modeling of Planar Inductors with Non-Uniform Flux Distribution and Non-Linear Permeability for High-Density Integration ............................................................. 1002 Qiang Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Yipeng Su, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Mingkai Mu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States David Gilham, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Inductor Design for Low Loss with Complex Waveforms ....................................................... 1010 Christopher Schaef, Helmut-Schmidt University, United States Charles R. Sullivan, Dartmouth College, United States

Practical Issues when Calculating AC Losses for Magnetic Devices in PCB Implementations .............................................................................................. 1017 I. Lope, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain C. Carretero, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain J. Acero, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain José Miguel Burdío, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain R. Alonso, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain

An Alternative for Reducing the Layers in the Construction of Three-Phase Planar Transformers ............................................................................................ 1023 R. Prieto, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain R. Asensi, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain F. Jerez, PREMO Group, Spain F. Gerez, PREMO Group, Spain

Planar Tesla Coil Arc Ignition Transformer for a Plasma Cutting Power Supply .................. 1027 Girish Kamath, Hypertherm, Inc., United States Wayne Chin, Hypertherm, Inc., United States Norman LeBlanc, Hypertherm, Inc., United States Paul Tillman, Hypertherm, Inc., United States

Session T27: AC-DC Converter Topologies and Control Location: Fiesta 7-8 February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Jin Wang, Ohio State University

Yaosuo Xue, Siemens Corporate Research Inc.

A Novel Control Strategy of Circulating Currents in Parallel Single-Phase Boost Rectifiers .. 1034 Yi-Hung Liao, National Penghu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Hung-Chi Chen, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Hsiu-Che Cheng, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Ching-Ming Lai, Lite-ON Technology Corp., Taiwan

An ETO-Based AC Buck-Type Fault Current Limiter for Use in the FREEDM Project .......... 1042 Jay Prigmore, Arizona State University, United States George Karady, Arizona State University, United States

Switching Control Strategy for Full ZVS Soft-Switching Operation of a Dual Active Bridge AC/DC Converter ........................................................................................ 1048 Jordi Everts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and ETH Zürich, Belgium Jeroen Van Den Keybus, Triphase, Belgium Florian Krismer, ETH Zürich, Switzerland Johan Driesen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Johann W. Kolar, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Autonomous Operation of Hybrid AC-DC Microgrids with Progressive Energy Flow Tuning .............................................................................................. 1056 Poh Chiang Loh, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Ding Li, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Yi Kang Chai, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark

Three-Phase to Single-Phase Super-Sparse Matrix Converters ............................................. 1061 Ekrem Karaman, University of Nevada, Reno, United States Mehdi Farasat, University of Nevada, Reno, United States Fen Niu, University of Nevada, Reno, United States Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski, University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Comparative Evaluation of Soft-Switching, Bidirectional, Isolated AC/DC Converter Topologies ..................................................................................................... 1067 Jordi Everts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and ETH Zürich, Belgium Florian Krismer, ETH Zürich, Switzerland Jeroen Van Den Keybus, Triphase, Belgium Johan Driesen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Johann W. Kolar, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Session T28: DC-DC Converters: Control II Location: Fiesta 9-10 February 9, 2012 8:30 - 11:30 Session Chairs: Jim Spangler, Argonne National Laboratory

Amir Rahimi, International Rectifier

Simplified Sensing and A/D Conversion for Digitally Controlled Flyback DC-DC Converters with On-Line Efficiency Optimization .................................................................... 1075 Sang Hee Kang, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States Dragan Maksimović, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States

Digitally Controlled Multi-Phase Buck-Converter with Merged Capacitive Attenuator ......... 1083 Behzad Mahdavikhah, University of Toronto, Canada Parth Jain, University of Toronto, Canada Aleksandar Prodic, University of Toronto, Canada

Analysis of Multi-Phase Hybrid Ripple-Based Adaptive On-Time Control for Voltage Regulator Modules ........................................................................................................ 1088 Kuang-Yao Cheng, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Feng Yu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Yingyi Yan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Wenkai Wu, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

A Hybrid Strategy with Simplified Optimal Trajectory Control for LLC Resonant Converters .......................................................................................................... 1096 Weiyi Feng, Virginia Tech, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Tech, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Tech, United States

Automatic Voltage and Dead Time Control for Efficiency Optimization in a Dual Active Bridge Converter .................................................................................................... 1104 Daniel Costinett, University of Colorado, Boulder, United States Regan Zane, University of Colorado, Boulder, United States Dragan Maksimovic, University of Colorado, Boulder, United States

Pulse Position/Width Collaborative Control for Reducing EMI Noise and Ripple Voltage in Switching DC-DC Converter ......................................................................... 1112 Tatsuo Nakagawa, Hitachi Ltd., Japan Kenichi Osada, Hitachi Ltd., Japan

Session D01: AC-DC Converters III Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Three-Level Diode-Clamped Boost PWM Rectifier Based on Mixed Coordinate Space Vector Modulation ....................................................................................... 1117 Ning Gao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Yong Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Xu Cai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Digitized Feedforward Compensation Method for High Power Density Three-Phase VIENNA PFC Converter ........................................................................................ 1121 Ming Zhang, Zhejiang University, China Bin Li, Zhejiang University, China Lijun Hang, Zhejiang University, China Leon M. Tolbert, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Zhengyu Lu, Zhejiang University, China

A Single-Phase Bidirectional Dual Active Half-Bridge Converter ........................................... 1127 Tuan Ngo, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Korea, South Jehyuk Won, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Korea, South Kwanghee Nam, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Korea, South

Analysis and Design of a Single-Stage Three-Level PFC AC-DC Converter ......................... 1134 Mehdi Narimani, University of Western Ontario, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Analysis and Design of an AC-DC Single-Stage Buck-Boost Full-Bridge Converter ............ 1142 Navid Golbon, University of Western Ontario, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

A Boost PFC Rectifier with a Passive Lossless Snubber Circuit Using Coupled Inductors Methods ....................................................................................................... 1148 Ho-Sung Kim, Pusan National University, Korea, South Ju-Won Baek, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Jee-Hoon Jung, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Jong-Hyun Kim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Myoung-Hyo Ryu, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Hee-Je Kim, Pusan National University, Korea, South

Feed-Forward Control of Solid State Transformer ................................................................... 1153 Fei Wang, North Carolina State University, United States Alex Huang, North Carolina State University, United States Gangyao Wang, North Carolina State University, United States Xu She, North Carolina State University, United States Rolando Burgos, ABB Corporate Research, United States

Semi-Digital SFVM-M3 Control Scheme for a Two-Phase Interleaved TM Boost PFC Converter ............................................................................................................ 1159 Chung-Ping Ku, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Dan Chen, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Sheng-Hsien Lin, Delta Electronics, Inc., Taiwan

Optimization and Comparison of Continuous and Discontinuous Current Source Drivers for MHz Boost PFC Converters ....................................................................... 1165 Zhiliang Zhang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Pengcheng Xu, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Xiaoyong Ren, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Yan-Fei Liu, Queen's University, Canada P.C. Sen, Queen's University, Canada

A Self Sustained Oscillation Controlled Three Level AC-DC Single Stage Converter .......... 1172 Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Queen's University, Canada Pritam Das, Queen's University, Canada Praveen Jain, Queen's University, Canada Alireza Bakhshai, Queen's University, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

A New High Switching-Frequency MOSFET-Based Current-Source-Converter with Bidirectional Power-Flow Capability ......................................................................................... 1179 K. Kobravi, University of Toronto, Canada R. Iravani, University of Toronto, Canada H.A. Kojori, Honeywell Aerospace, Canada

Performance Study for High Power Density Three-Phase Vienna PFC Rectifier by Using SVPWM Control Method .................................................................................................. 1187 Ming Zhang, Zhejiang University, China Bin Li, Zhejiang University, China Lijun Hang, Zhejiang University, China Leon M. Tolbert, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Zhengyu Lu, Zhejiang University, China

A Novel Concept to Reduce the DC-Link Capacitor in PFC Front-End Power Conversion Systems ....................................................................................................... 1192 Huai Wang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Henry Chung, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Session D02: DC-DC Converters Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

A Novel Soft-Switching "3+1" – Port Bidirectional DC-DC Converter for Hybrid Energy Storage System ................................................................................................. N/A Zhihui Ding, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Cheng Wang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Chen Yang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Shaojun Xie, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

New High-Gain Step-Up DC/DC Converter with High-Frequency Isolation ............................ 1204 Dmitri Vinnikov, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia Janis Zakis, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia Oleksandr Husev, Chernihiv State Technological University, Ukraine Ryszard Strzelecki, Electrotechnical Institute/Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

Analysis of the Switching Process in the Asymmetrical Half-Bridge Converter for Street Led-Lighting Applications ....................................................................... 1210 Manuel Arias, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Diego G. Lamar, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Aitor Vázquez, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Javier Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Didier Balocco, AEG Power Solutions, France Almadidi Diallo, AEG Power Solutions, France

Frequency Response Measurement of DC-DC Converters Using a Lock-In Algorithm ........ 1218 L.A. Barragán, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain J.I. Artigas, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain O. Lucía, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain D. Navarro, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain I. Urriza, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain O. Jiménez, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain

High-Efficiency LED Driver without Electrolytic Capacitor for Street Lighting ..................... 1224 Manuel Arias, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Diego G. Lamar, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Javier Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Didier Balocco, AEG Power Solutions, France Almadidi Diallo, AEG Power Solutions, France

A 1500mA, 10MHz On-Time Controlled Buck Converter with Ripple Compensation and Efficiency Optimization ............................................................................. 1232 Danzhu Lu, Fudan University, China Jiale Yu, Fudan University, China Zhiliang Hong, Fudan University, China Jingwen Mao, ST-Ericsson, China Hui Zhao, ST-Ericsson, China

A Self-Calibration Scheme for Improved Current Share of Multiphase DC-DC Converter ... 1238 Jen-Ta Su, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Chih-Wen Liu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Chuan-Sheng Cheng, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Chung-Wen Hung, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

High Efficiency Quadratic Boost Converter ............................................................................. 1245 Mustafa A. Al-Saffar, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait Esam H. Ismail, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait Ahmad J. Sabzali, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

Desgin Considerations of Auto Phase Number Control in Multiphase Voltage Regulators ..................................................................................................................... 1253 Chun Cheung, Intersil Corporation, United States Weihong Qiu, Intersil Corporation, United States Jason Houston, Intersil Corporation, United States Emil Chen, Intersil Corporation, United States

A High Fidelity Wide Bandwidth (HFWB) Buck Converter with Switching Ripple Cancellation for Wireless Communication Application ........................................................... 1258 Pochih Lin, North Carolina State University, United States Alex Q. Huang, North Carolina State University, United States Jiwei Fan, Texas Instruments Corporation, United States

Single-Switch Cell Voltage Equalizer Using Voltage Multipliers for Series-Connected Supercapacitors .......................................................................................... 1266 Masatoshi Uno, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan Koji Tanaka, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

A Novel ZCS-PWM Full-Bridge Converter with a Simple Active Auxiliary Circuit ................. 1273 Ahmad Mousavi, University of Western Ontario, Canada Pritam Das, Queen's University, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Multiple Port DC DC Converter for Spacecraft Power Conditioning Unit .............................. 1278 Olivier Mourra, European Space Agency, Netherlands Arturo Fernandez, European Space Agency, Netherlands Ferdinando Tonicello, European Space Agency, Netherlands Sven Landstroem, Hi-Rel Design, Netherlands

An Optimal Design of the LLC Resonant Converter Based on Peak Gain Estimation .......... 1286 Xiang Fang, University of Central Florida, United States Haibing Hu, University of Central Florida, United States John Shen, University of Central Florida, United States Issa Batarseh, University of Central Florida, United States

Dynamic Analysis and Optimal Design of High Efficiency Full Bridge LLC Resonant Converter for Server Power System ........................................................................ 1292 Minjae Joung, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Hosung Kim, Pusan National University, Korea, South Joowon Baek, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South

Analysis and Design of Dynamic Voltage Regulation in Multiphase Buck Converter .......... 1298 Kejiu Zhang, Dell Inc., United States Shiguo Luo, Dell Inc., United States John Breen, Dell Inc., United States Shaohua Lin, Ansys Inc., United States Thomas X. Wu, University of Central Florida, United States Z. John Shen, University of Central Florida, United States Issa Batarseh, University of Central Florida, United States

Dual Active-Clamped Step-Up DC-DC Converter with Reduced Voltage Stress for Low-DC Renewable Energy Sources ........................................................................................ 1303 Ju-Seung Yoo, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South Jae-Yeon Choi, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South Min-Kwon Yang, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South Woo-Young Choi, Chonbuk National University, Korea, South

A Low Profile LLC Resonant Converter Using Novel Planar Transformer ............................ 1307 Eun-Soo Kim, Jeonju University, Korea, South Young-Jae No, Jeonju University, Korea, South Seung-Min Lee, Jeonju University, Korea, South Bong-Gun Chung, LG Innotek Co., Ltd., Korea, South Jae-Sam Lee, LG Innotek Co., Ltd., Korea, South Min-Soo Park, LG Innotek Co., Ltd., Korea, South Dong-Young Huh, LG Innotek Co., Ltd., Korea, South

An Overview of Fast DC-DC Converters for Envelope Amplifier in RF Transmitters ........... 1313 O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain M. Vasic, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain P. Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

High Frequency QSW-ZVS Integrated Buck Converter Utilizing an Air-Core Inductor ......... 1319 Yasser Nour, Enpirion Inc., Egypt Mohamed Orabi, South Valley University, Egypt Ashraf Lotfi, Enpirion Inc., United States

Adaptive Control for ZVS Three Phase Full Active Bridge Converter with ARCN ................ 1324 J.M. Molina, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain R. Asensi, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain P. Alou, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Low Profile LTCC Inductor Substrate for Multi-MHz Integrated POL Converter ................... 1331 Yipeng Su, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Qiang Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Mingkai Mu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States David Gilham, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States David Reusch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

LLC Resonant Converter with Wide Input Voltage and Load Range at Fixed Switching Frequency ........................................................................................................ 1338 Kwang-Ho Yoon, Jeonju University, Korea, South Young-Jae Noh, Jeonju University, Korea, South Sopheak Phum, Jeonju University, Korea, South Saran Meas, Jeonju University, Korea, South Sang-Ho Jang, Jeonju University, Korea, South Eun-Soo Kim, Jeonju University, Korea, South

Comparison of Non-Insulated, High-Gain, High-Power, Step-Up DC-DC Converters ........... 1343 F.S. Garcia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil J.A. Pomilio, Universidad de Cantabria, Brazil G. Spiazzi, Universitα degli Studi di Padova, Italy

Modified Dual Active Bridge Bidirectional DC-DC Converter with Optimal Efficiency ......... 1348 Hamid Daneshpajooh, Queen's University, Canada Alireza Bakhshai, Queen's University, Canada Praveen Jain, Queen's University, Canada

An Adaptive Dead-Time Control Scheme for High-Switching-Frequency Dual-Active-Bridge Converter .................................................................................................... 1355 Jin Li, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Zheng Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Zhiyu Shen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

A High-Efficiency Bidirectional Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter .............................................. 1362 Greg Stahl, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States Miguel Rodriguez, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States Dragan Maksimovic, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States

A Three-Phase Three Winding Topology for Dual Active Bridge and its D-Q Mode Control .................................................................................................................. 1368 Awneesh K. Tripathi, North Carolina State University, United States Kamalesh Hatua, North Carolina State University, United States Hesam Mirzaee, North Carolina State University, United States Subhashish Bhattacharya, North Carolina State University, United States

Novel Non-Isolated LLC Resonant Converters ........................................................................ 1373 Daocheng Huang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Xinke Wu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

A Zero Voltage Switching Full-Bridge DC-DC Converter with Capacitive Output Filter for a Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Charger ....................................... 1381 Deepak Gautam, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada Fariborz Musavi, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada Murray Edington, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada Wilson Eberle, University of British Columbia, Canada William G. Dunford, University of British Columbia, Canada

A Voltage Regulation Method for High Power Switched-Capacitor Circuits ......................... 1387 Ke Zou, Ohio State University, United States Yi Huang, Ohio State University, United States Jin Wang, Ohio State University, United States

High Frequency Bus Converter with Low Loss Integrated Matrix Transformer .................... 1392 David Reusch, Virginia Tech, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Tech, United States

Session D03: Power Electronics for Utility Interface Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Simplified Generic On-Line PWM Technique for Single Phase Grid Connected Current Source Inverters ........................................................................................ 1398 Ahmed Kadry Abdelsalam, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt Ahmed Massoud, Qatar University, Qatar Ahmed Darwish, Texas A&M University, Qatar Shehab Ahmed, Texas A&M University, Qatar

Stacked Switched Capacitor Energy Buffer Architecture ....................................................... 1404 Minjie Chen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Khurram K. Afridi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States David J. Perreault, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Half Bridge AC-AC Electronic Transformer .............................................................................. 1414 Shashank Krishnamurthy, United Technologies Research Center, United States

Selection of Converter Topologies for Distributed Energy Resources .................................. 1418 Arthur K. Barnes, University of Arkansas, United States Juan C. Balda, University of Arkansas, United States Corris M. Stewart, University of Arkansas, United States

Retrofitting of Harmonic Power Filters in Onshore Oil Drilling Rigs: Challenges and Solutions .......................................................................................................... 1424 Appa Rao Dekka, Petroleum Institute, U.A.E. Abdul R. Beig, Petroleum Institute, U.A.E. Mohammad Salem AlRahis, National Drlling Company, U.A.E.

A New Multilevel Converter for Megawatt Scale Solar Photovoltaic Utility Integration ........ 1431 H.S. Krishnamoorthy, Texas A&M University, United States S. Essakiappan, Texas A&M University, United States P.N. Enjeti, Texas A&M University, United States R.S. Balog, Texas A&M University, United States S. Ahmed, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Implementation of DQ Domain Control in DSP and FPGA ...................................................... 1439 Venkata Anand Prabhala, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Mauricio Céspedes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Jian Sun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States

Current Ripple-Free Switching Power Inverter Based on a Modular Passive Ripple Mirror Circuit (PRMC) ....................................................................................... N/AChing-Ming Lai, Lite-ON Technology Corp., Taiwan Ching-Hui Yu, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Yu-Kang Lo, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Yi-Hung Liao, National Penghu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Three-Phase Switched-Inductor Z-Source Matrix Converter .................................................. 1449 Ekrem Karaman, University of Nevada, Reno, United States Fen Niu, University of Nevada, Reno, United States Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski, University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Power Compensation Based on Digital Predictive Current Controlled Three-Phase Bi-Directional Inverter with Wide Inductance Variation .................................... 1455 T.-F. Wu, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan L.-C. Lin, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan C.-H. Chang, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan Y.-K. Chen, Nation Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Efficiency Improvement of a DC/AC Converter with the Power Decoupling Capability ....... 1462 Chia-Tse Lee, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Yen-Ming Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Li-Chung Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Po-Tai Cheng, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Retrofitting Technique to Improve Voltage Sags Ride-Through Capability of ASD Using SEPIC Rectifiers ...................................................................................................... 1469 Admarço V. Costa, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Danillo B. Rodrigues, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Gustavo B. Lima, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Luiz C. de Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Ernane A.A. Coelho, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Valdeir J. Farias, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Luiz C.G. Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil

Fast on Load Tap Changing Regulator ..................................................................................... N/A Rodolfo Echavarria, Universidad Politecnica de Victoria, Mexico Jose Alvarez, Universidad Politecnica de Victoria, Mexico Adrian Lopez, Universidad Politecnica de Victoria, Mexico

A New Utility-Scale Power Converter for Large Fuel Cell Power Plants with Individual Stack Power Control ................................................................................................. 1482 J.T. Hawke, Texas A&M University, United States H.S. Krishnamoorthy, Texas A&M University, United States P.N. Enjeti, Texas A&M University, United States

A Control Method with Grid Disturbances Suppression for a Single-Phase LCL-Filter-Based Grid-Connected Inverter ............................................................................... 1489 Guofei Teng, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Guochun Xiao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Zhibo Zhang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yong Lu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Modeling, Analysis, and Implementation of a Photovoltaic Grid-Tie Inverter System ......... 1494 Chien-Liang Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Jih-Sheng Lai, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Daniel Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Kuan-Hung Wu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Pedro Ribeiro, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Elvey Andrade, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Chuang Liu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Yuang-Shung Lee, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan Zong-Ying Yang, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

A Minimized Switch Count Single-Phase AC/AC Converter with Active Front End .............. 1502 A. Fatemi, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran M. Azizi, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran M. Mohamadian, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran F. Ashrafzadeh, Whirlpool Corp., United States

A 4800-V Grid-Connected Electric Vehicle Charging Station that Provides STACOM-APF Functions with a Bi-Directional, Multi-Level, Cascaded Converter ............... N/A Russell Crosier, University of Texas at San Antonio, United States Shuo Wang, University of Texas at San Antonio, United States Mohamed Jamshidi, University of Texas at San Antonio,

Control of Grid-Connected Voltage Source Inverter with LCL Filter ...................................... 1516 Suzan Eren, Queen's University, Canada Alireza Bakhshai, Queen's University, Canada Praveen Jain, Queen's University, Canada

Single-Phase Five-Level Inverter with Less Number of Power Elements for Grid Connection ....................................................................................... 1521 Mahrous Ahmed, South Valley University, Egypt Maha G. Elsheikh, South Valley University, Egypt Mahmoud A. Sayed, South Valley University, Egypt Mohamed Orabi, South Valley University, Egypt

Session D04: Motor Drives and Inverters II Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Torque Ripple Reduction of Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) Drives, with Emotional Controller (BELBIC) .......................................................................................... 1528 E. Daryabeigi, Islamic Azad University, Tiran, Iran A. Emanian, Islamic Azad University, Tiran, Iran M.M. Namazi, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran A. Rashidi, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran S.M. Saghaian-Nejad, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Design Steps Towards a 40-kVA SiC Inverter with an Efficiency Exceeding 99.5% ............. 1536 Jacek Rabkowski, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Dimosthenis Peftitsis, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Hans-Peter Nee, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Active Position Control of High Speed Drive Systems ............................................................ 1544 Thomas Stallinger, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Austria Herbert Grabner, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Austria Martin Reisinger, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Austria Wolfgang Amrhein, Johannes Kepler University, Austria Siegfried Silber, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Fault Diagnosis for a Sparse Matrix Converter Using Current Patters .................................. 1549 Eunsil Lee, Ajou University, Korea, South Kyo-Beum Lee, Ajou University, Korea, South

Industrial Regenerative Motor-Drive Systems .......................................................................... 1555 Ahmed Sayed-Ahmed, Rockwell Automation, United States Lixiang Wei, Rockwell Automation, United States Brian Seibel, Rockwell Automation, United States

Selective Harmonic Elimination in Three-Phase Multi-Module Voltage-Source Inverters .... 1562 Mehdi Narimani, University of Western Ontario, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Study of Analytical Current Ripple of Three-Phase PWM Converter ..................................... 1568 Dong Jiang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Fei (Fred) Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Variable Switching Frequency PWM for Three-Phase Converter for Loss and EMI Improvement ................................................................................ 1576 Dong Jiang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Fei (Fred) Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

A Novel and Computationally Efficient SVPWM Algorithm for a General Multilevel Inverter ......................................................................................................... N/A Anish Thamarasseril, Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, India Anish Gopinath, Indian Space Research Organization, India M.R. Baiju, College of Engineering Trivandrum, India

Fault Tolerant Control Methods of Dual Type Independent Multi-Phase BLDC Motor Under Open-Switch Fault Conditions .................................................................. 1591 Hong-Jun Heo, Pusan National University, Korea, South Won-Sang Im, Pusan National University, Korea, South Jang-Mok Kim, Pusan National University, Korea, South Young-Gook Kim, Deawoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering, Korea, South Jin-Seok Oh, Korea Maritime University, Korea, South

A Novel DC Voltage Balancing Scheme of Five-Level Converters Based on Reference-Decomposition SVPWM ........................................................................................... 1597 Su Li, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Ning Li, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yue Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

A Nonzero Vector PWM Method to Reduce Common-Mode Voltage ..................................... 1604 Haifeng Lu, Tsinghua University, China Shuang Sheng, Tsinghua University, China Junjie Yu, Tsinghua University, China Yituo Li, Tsinghua University, China Lixun Wu, Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute, China Shijun Jiang, Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute, China

THD Minimization for Railway Applications Through Harmonic Spectrum Optimization .... 1609 C. Martinez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain A. Lazaro, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain I. Quesada, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain C. Lucena, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain A. Barrado, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain R. Vazquez, Sistemas Electronicos de Potencia, S.A., Spain

Modified Hybrid Symmetrical Multilevel Inverter ..................................................................... 1615 Daniel Korbes, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil Samir Ahmad Mussa, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil Domingo Ruiz-Caballero, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso, Chile

System-Level Power Loss Sensitivity to Various Control Variables in Vector-Controlled Induction Motor Drives ................................................................................ 1619 Ali M. Bazzi, Delphi Electronics and Safety, United States Veysel T. Buyukdegirmenci, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Philip T. Krein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Tapped Inductor Quasi-Z-Source Inverter ................................................................................ 1625 Yufei Zhou, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Wenxin Huang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Jianwu Zhao, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Ping Zhao, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Suitable Single-Phase to Three-Phase AC-DC-AC Power Conversion System ..................... 1631 E.C. dos Santos Jr., Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil N. Rocha, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil C.B. Jacobina, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil R.S. Macena, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil

Multi-Level Inverter Capable of Power Factor Control with DC Link Switches ..................... 1639 Ho-Dong Sun, Kyungpook National University, Korea, South Honnyong Cha, Kyungpook National University, Korea, South Heung-Geun Kim, Kyungpook National University, Korea, South Tae-Won Chun, University of Ulsan, Korea, South Eui-Cheol Nho, Pukyong National University, Korea, South

Mild-Hybrid Traction System Based on a Bidirectional Half-Bridge Interleaved Converter and a Three-Level Active NPC Inverter-Fed PMSM ................................................ 1644 Mattia Morandin, University of Padova, Italy Silverio Bolognani, University of Padova, Italy Roberto Petrella, University of Udine, Italy Alessandro Pevere, University of Udine, Italy Sandro Calligaro, University of Udine, Italy

Improving EMI Filter Design with in Circuit Impedance Mismatching .................................... 1652 Fang Luo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Experimental Analysis of a Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Using Buck EIE Converters ........ 1659 Natália M.A. Costa, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Luiz C. de Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil João Batista Vieira Jr., Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Ernane A.A. Coelho, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Valdeir J. Farias, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Luiz C.G. Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil

Fault-Tolerant Control of Five-Phase PM Machines with Pentagon Connection of Stator Windings Under Open-Circuit Faults ............................................................................. 1667 Ali Mohammadpour, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Siavash Sadeghi, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Leila Parsa, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States

An Instantaneous Slip Frequency Control Strategy for the Dual Stator-Winding Induction Generator Variable Frequency AC Power System .................................................. 1673 Feifei Bu, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Wenxin Huang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Yuwen Hu, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Jingkui Shi, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Kai Shi, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Session D05: Devices and Components Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

New Power MOSFET Technologies Optimized for Efficient and Reliable Telecommunication Power Systems ......................................................................................... 1676 Wonsuk Choi, Fairchild Korea Semiconductor, Korea, South Dongkoook Son, Fairchild Korea Semiconductor, Korea, South Sungmo Young, Fairchild Korea Semiconductor, Korea, South

Simplified Loss Analysis for High Speed SiC MOSFET Inverter ............................................ 1682 Miaosen Shen, United Technologies Research Center, United States Shashank Krishnamurthy, United Technologies Research Center, United States

Ruggedness Analysis of 600V 4H-SiC JBS Diodes Under Repetitive Avalanche Conditions .............................................................................................. 1688 Xing Huang, North Carolina State University, United States Gangyao Wang, North Carolina State University, United States Li Jiang, North Carolina State University, United States Alex Q. Huang, North Carolina State University, United States

6.5kV IGBTs with Improved Long Term DC Stability (LTDS) ................................................... 1692 John F. Donlon, Powerex, Inc., United States Eric R. Motto, Powerex, Inc., United States Hitoshi Uemura, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan Shinichi Iura, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan Katsumi Nakamura, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan Minho Kim, Fukuryo Semicon Engineering Corporation, Japan Eugen Stumpf, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Germany

Temperature Dependent Pspice Model of Silicon Carbide Power MOSFET .......................... 1698 Yutian Cui, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Madhu Chinthavali, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Leon M. Tolbert, University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Integration of Power Semiconductors Devices: Synchronous Buck Converters in a Package ............................................................................................................ 1705 Juan A. Herbsommer, Texas Instruments Inc., United States J. Noquil, Texas Instruments Inc., United States O. Lopez, Texas Instruments Inc., United States J. Sherman, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

Effects of the Junction Temperature on the Dynamic Resistance of White LEDs ................ 1708 D. Gacio, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain J.M. Alonso, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain J. Garcia, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain M.S. Perdigao, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal E. Saraiva, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal F.E. Bisogno, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil

A Novel Gate Driver with Output Having Positive Input Voltage and Negative Double Input Voltage .................................................................................................. 1716 K.I. Hwu, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan Y.T. Yau, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

The Detection of DC Arc Fault: Experimental Study and Fault Recognition ......................... 1720 Xiu Yao, Ohio State University, United States Luis Herrera, Ohio State University, United States Yi Huang, Ohio State University, United States Jin Wang, Ohio State University, United States

A Unified Silicon/Silicon Carbide IGBT Model .......................................................................... 1728 M. Saadeh, University of Arkansas, United States H.A. Mantooth, University of Arkansas, United States J.C. Balda, University of Arkansas, United States E. Santi, University of South Carolina, United States Jerry L. Hudgins, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States Sei-Hyung Ryu, Cree, Inc., United States Anant Agarwal, Cree, Inc., United States

A Novel Gate Assist Circuit for Quick and Stable Driving of SiC-JFETs in a 3-Phase Inverter ................................................................................................ 1734 Yusuke Zushi, FUPET and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan Shinji Sato, FUPET and Sanken Electric Co., Ltd., Japan Kohei Matsui, FUPET and Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., Japan Yoshinori Murakami, FUPET and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan Satoshi Tanimoto, FUPET and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan

High Silicon Steel Sheet Realizing Excellent High Frequency Reactor Performance .......... 1740 Takashi Doi, JFE Steel, Japan Hironori Ninomiya, JFE Steel, Japan

Forced Air Cooled Quasi-Planar 60A, 600µH Inductor for a Plasma Cutting Power Supply ... 1747 Girish Kamath, Hypertherm, Inc., United States Wayne Chin, Hypertherm, Inc., United States Norm LeBlanc, Hypertherm, Inc., United States Paul Tillman, Hypertherm, Inc., United States

High Frequency DC-DC Converter Using GaN Device ............................................................. 1754 Johan Delaine, Université Joseph Fourier and Thales Systemes Aeroportes, France Pierre-Olivier Jeannin, Université Joseph Fourier, France David Frey, Université Joseph Fourier, France Kevin Guepratte, Thales Systemes Aeroportes, France

Evaluation of SiC MOSFETs for a High Efficiency Three-Phase Buck Rectifier .................... 1762 Fan Xu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Ben Guo, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Leon M. Tolbert, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Fred Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Ben J. Blalock, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Design and Optimization of Permanent Magnet Inductors ..................................................... 1770 G.M. Shane, Purdue University, United States S.D. Sudhoff, Purdue University, United States

Automatized Connection of the Layers of Planar Transformers with Parallel Windings to Improve the Component Behavior ......................................................... 1778 Rafael Asensi, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Roberto Prieto, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain José A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Analytical Core Loss Models for Planar Inductors with Non-Uniform Flux Distribution and Non-Sinusoidal Excitation ..................................................................... 1783 Qiang Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Mingkai Mu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Winding AC Resistance of Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Inductor ............................. 1790 Qiang Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session D06: System Integration Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Power Loss Measurement Based on Transient Temperature Rise ........................................ 1797 Daniel Kuebrich, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Jens Goettle, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Thomas Duerbaum, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

Controlling and Monitoring Solar Energy Production in the Smart Grid Using Heterogeneous Dual Core MCU .................................................................. 1802 Manish Bhardwaj, Texas Instruments Inc., United States Subharmanya Bharathi, Texas Instruments Inc., India Bilal Akin, Texas Instruments Inc., United States

CM Noise Containment in a DC-Fed Motor Drive System Using DM Filter ............................ 1808 Xuning Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fang Luo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dong Dong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session D07: Modeling, Simulation and Control Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Digital Gain-Scheduled Control of a High Frequency Parallel Resonant DC-DC Converter ... 1814 Marko Vulovic, Agilent Technologies, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Tech, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Tech, United States

Power Supply on Chip (PwrSoC) Model Identification Using Black-Box Modeling Techniques ............................................................................................... 1821 Charles C. Bilberry, Mississippi State University, United States Michael S. Mazzola, Mississippi State University, United States Jim Gafford, Mississippi State University, United States

Functional ON/OFF Behavioral Modeling of Power IGBT Using System Identification Methods .................................................................................................. 1826 Arash Nejadpak, Florida International University, United States Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University, United States

Small-Signal Analysis and Modeling of the Dual Active Half Bridge Converter .................... 1833 Mengqi Wang, North Carolina State University, United States Yu Du, North Carolina State University, United States Srdjan Lukic, North Carolina State University, United States Alex Q. Huang, North Carolina State University, United States

Controller Design Method for a Cascaded Converter System Comprised of Two DC-DC Converters Considering the Effects of Mutual Interactions ............................... 1838 Reza Ahmadi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Mehdi Ferdowsi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

Practical Characterization of Input-Parallel-Connected Converters with a Common Input Filter ........................................................................................................ 1845 S. Vesti, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Oliver, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain R. Prieto, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J. Huusari, Tampere University of Technology, Finland T. Suntio, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Analysis of Decentralized Controller for Multiple-Input Converters ...................................... 1853 Ruichen Zhao, University of Texas at Austin, United States Alexis Kwasinski, University of Texas at Austin, United States

Linear Single Phase Inverter Model for Battery Energy Storage System Evaluation and Controller Design ............................................................................................. 1861 Luke D. Watson, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Jonathan W. Kimball, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Stanley Atcitty, Sandia National Laboratories, United States

Nonlinear Inductor Modeling for Power Converter .................................................................. 1868 Zhiwei Liu, Enpirion Inc., United States Ahmed Abou-Alfotouh, Enpirion Inc., United States Matthew Wilkowski, Enpirion Inc., United States

Evaluation of Output Current PV MPPT Controller with Different Step Sizes and Multiple Panels or Cells .............................................................................................................. 1872 Yuncong Jiang, University of Alabama, United States Jaber A. Abu Qahouq, University of Alabama, United States

A Dynamic Preisach Model Approach to the Description of Hysteresis in Lithium Battery ... 1877 Marco Trapanese, Palermo University, Italy

Dynamic Response Improvement in H-Bridge Enhanced Buck Converter ............................ 1880 Lisheng Shi, Cree, United States Reza Ahmadi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Mehdi Ferdowsi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States Mariesa Crow, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

Frequency Behavior and its Stability of Grid-Interface Converter in Distributed Generation Systems ............................................................................................... 1887 Dong Dong, Virginia Tech, United States Jin Li, Xi’an Jiaotong University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Tech, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Tech, United States Igor Cvetkovic, Virginia Tech, United States Yaosuo Xue, Siemens Corporate Research, United States

Modeling Verification, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification (VV&UQ) Procedure for a Two-Level Three-Phase Boost Rectifier ........................................................ 1894 Sara Ahmed, Virginia Tech, United States R. Burgos, ABB US Corporate Research Center, United States Chris Roy, Virginia Tech, United States D. Boroyevich, Virginia Tech, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Tech, United States F. Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Finite Element Analysis Model of a Contactless Transformer for Battery Chargers in Electric Vehicles ....................................................................................... 1902 C. López, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Mexico R. Asensi, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain R. Prieto, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain O. García, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Output Impedance Modeling and Stability Criterion for Parallel Inverters with Master-Slave Sharing Scheme in AC Distributed Power System ........................................... 1907 Zeng Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yalin Zhao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Weihan Bao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yan Zhang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Flexible Simulation of Multi-Frequency Averaged and High-Fidelity Switch-Level Models with Control Loops ........................................................................................................ 1914 Ali Davoudi, University of Texas at Arlington, United States Ali Bidram, University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Output Impedance Modeling and Stability Criterion for Parallel Inverters with Average Load Sharing Scheme in AC Distributed Power System .......................................... 1921 Zeng Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Hao Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

AC-AC Single-Phase DC-Link Converter with Four Controlled Switches .............................. 1927 Cursino B. Jacobina, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil Nady Rocha, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Brazil Nustenil S.M.L. Marinus, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil Euzeli C. Santos Jr., Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil

Power Flow Control in a Microinverter Based Microgrid ......................................................... 1933 A. Elrayyah, University of Akron, United States Y. Sozer, University of Akron, United States I. Husain, North Carolina State University, United States M. Elbuluk, University of Akron, United States

Power Oscillation Damping in Standalone Microgrids Using Integrated Series Compensator ................................................................................................. 1940 Hadi Saghafi, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran Hamid Karshenas, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran Alireza Bakhshai, Queen's University, Canada Praveen Jain, Queen's University, Canada

A Novel Stability Criterion of AC Power System with Constant Power Load ........................ 1946 Zeng Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Weihan Bao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yalin Zhao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Fangcheng Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Session D08: Renewable Energy Systems Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

High Efficiency Switched Capacitor Buck-Boost Converter for PV Application ................... 1951 Zhigang Liang, North Carolina State University, United States Alex Q. Huang, North Carolina State University, United States Rong Guo, International Rectifier, Inc., United States

Design Optimization of Transformerless Grid-Connected PV Inverters Including Reliability . 1959 Eftichios Koutroulis, Technical University of Crete, Greece Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark

Controller Design of Power Conditioning Systems with Energy Storage Device for Renewable Energy Source Under Stand-Alone Operation ...................................................... 1967 Sun-Jae Park, Soong-Sil University, Korea, South Sol Mun, Soong-Sil University, Korea, South Joung-Hu Park, Soong-Sil University, Korea, South Hee-Jong Jeon, Soong-Sil University, Korea, South

Design and Test of a Novel Buck-Boost Inverter with Three Switching Devices .................. 1973 Yonggao Zhang, University of New Brunswick and East China JiaoTong University, China Abraham Tareke Woldegiorgis, University of New Brunswick, Canada Liuchen Chang, University of New Brunswick, Canada

A Novel RPV (Reactive-Power-Variation) Anti-Islanding Method Based on Adapted Reactive Power Perturbation ...................................................................................... 1979 Ye Zhu, Zhejiang University, China Ning He, Zhejiang University, China Jie Ma, Zhejiang University, China Guoqiao Sheng, Zhejiang University, China Changsheng Hu, Zhejiang University, China Min Chen, Zhejiang University, China Dehong Xu, Zhejiang University, China

Differential Power Processing Architecture for Increased Energy Production and Reliability of Photovoltaic Systems .......................................................................................... 1987 Pradeep S. Shenoy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Brian Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Philip T. Krein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Low Voltage Ride Through of Two-Stage Photovoltaic Inverter with Enhanced Operational Performance ........................................................................................................... 1995 Hao Tian, Shandong University, China Feng Gao, Shandong University, China Guoqing He, China Electric Power Research Institute, China Guanghui Li, China Electric Power Research Institute, China

Multi-Objective Optimization of the Energy Capture and Boost Inductor Mass in a Module-Integrated Converter (MIC) Photovoltaic Energy System .......................................... 2002 Mehran Mirjafari, Texas A&M University, United States Robert S. Balog, Texas A&M University, United States

New Simple Three Phase Multilevel Inverters for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System .... N/A Ahmad Alyan, University of Malaya, Malaysia Nasrudin Abd Rahim, University of Malaya, Malaysia Marizan Mubin, University of Malaya, Malaysia M.A. Rahman, Memorial University, Canada

Modeling and Control of a Dual-Input Isolated Full-Bridge Boost Converter ........................ 2017 Zhe Zhang, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Ole C. Thomsen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Michael A.E. Andersen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

Modeling and Control of a Single-Stage Current Source Inverter with Amplified Sinusoidal Output Voltage ........................................................................................ 2024 Lucas S. Garcia, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Luiz C. de Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Gustavo M. Buiatti, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Ernane A.A. Coelho, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Valdeir J. Farias, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil Luiz C.G. Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil

A Single-Stage Three-Phase Fuel Cell System Based on a Boost Inverter with a Battery Back-Up Unit ....................................................................................................... 2032 Minsoo Jang, University of New South Wales, Australia Mihai Ciobotaru, University of New South Wales, Australia Vassilios G. Agelidis, University of New South Wales, Australia

Optimized Design of Resonant Controller for Stator Current Harmonic Compensation in DFIG Wind Turbine Systems ........................................................................ 2038 Changjin Liu, Zhejiang University, China Wenjie Chen, Zhejiang University, China Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark Dehong Xu, Zhejiang University, China

Voltage-Offset Resistive Control for DC-DC Converters in Photovoltaic Applications ........ 2045 Katherine A. Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Ran M. Li, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States Philip T. Krein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

AC Solar Cells: An Embedded "All in One" PV Power System ............................................... 2053 Abusaleh M. Imtiaz, University of Utah, United States Faisal H. Khan, University of Utah, United States

A Low-Cost Non-Mechanical Maximum Power Point Tracking Scheme for Grid-Tied Single-Phase Induction Generators ......................................................................... 2060 Rui Zhang, University of Utah, United States Faisal Khan, University of Utah, United States

A Switching Pattern for Single-Phase Single-Stage Current Source Boost Inverter ............ 2066 Ali K. Kaviani, Florida International University, United States Behrooz Mirafzal, Kansas State University, United States

R-Based MPPT Method for Smart Converter PV System ......................................................... 2072 Li Jiang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Wei Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dong Dong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Igor Cvetkovic, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Pengju Kong, Intersil Corporation, United States

Implementation of a High Efficiency and Low Cost Converter for a Photovoltaic Water Pumping System ....................................................................................... 2080 João Victor M. Caracas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Brazil Luis Felipe M. Teixeira, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Brazil Guilherme de C. Farias, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Brazil Luiz A. de S. Ribeiro, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Brazil

A Fault-Tolerant Switching Scheme for a Photovoltaic High-Frequency-Link Inverter ........ 2087 Alireza Tajfar, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States Sudip K. Mazumder, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States

Design and Analysis of a Grid-Connected Inverter without Isolation for an AC Module ...... 2095 Juan C. Yris, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, Mexico Hugo Calleja, Centro Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Mexico Leobardo Hernández, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico José Olmos, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, Mexico

Switched Inductor Boost Converter for PV Applications ........................................................ 2100 Omar Abdel-Rahim, South Valley University, Egypt Mohamed Orabi, South Valley University, Egypt Emad Abdelkarim, South Valley University, Egypt Mahrous Ahmed, South Valley University, Egypt Mohamed Z. Youssef, Bombardier Transportation, Canada

Modular Single-Phase Trans-Z-Source Inverter for Multi-Input Renewable Energy System .. 2107 Shuai Jiang, Michigan State University, United States Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States

Session D09: Vehicular Electronics II Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Fast Charging System of Electric Vehicle (EV) Based on Hybrid Energy Storage System .. 2115 Fangcheng Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Bin Zhang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Haodong Zhang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Cost Effective Solutions to Level 3 On-Board Battery Chargers ............................................ 2121 Serkan Dusmez, University of Maryland, United States Alireza Khaligh, University of Maryland, United States

A High Efficiency Low Cost Direct Battery Balancing Circuit Using a Multi-Winding Transformer with Reduced Switch Count ........................................................ 2128 Siqi Li, University of Michigan-Dearborn, United States Chris Mi, University of Michigan-Dearborn, United States Mengyang Zhang, Chrysler Group, LLC, United States

Power Module and Cooling System Thermal Performance Evaluation for HEV Application ................................................................................................. 2134 Puqi Ning, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Zhenxian Liang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Fred Wang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Laura Marlino, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Session D10: Power Electronics Applications III Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

A Novel Two-Stage Electronic Ballast for HID Lamp with SEPIC PFC ................................... 2140 Tsorng-Juu Liang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Hsueh-Ko Liao, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Chien-Ming Huang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Chia-Hung Chen, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Yi-Hsun Hsieh, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

DSP-Based Current Control with Dead-Time Compensation for Full-Bridge-Fed Permanent-Magnet Electrodynamic Shaker ............................................................................. 2145 Hung-Chi Chen, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Yu-Ching Lin, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Jhen-Yu Liao, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Efficiency Improvement of Domestic Induction Appliances Using Variable Inductor-Load Distance ............................................................................................... 2153 J. Acero, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain O. Lucía, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain C. Carretero, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain I. Lope, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain C. Díez, Bosch-Siemens Home Appliances Group, Spain

Development of a Power Electronic Test Stand for the Elevated Rate Recharge of Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices ........................................................... 2159 David A. Wetz, University of Texas at Arlington, United States Peter M. Novak, University of Texas at Arlington, United States Biju Shrestha, University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Modeling and Stability Analysis of a Cascaded System Composed of Photovoltaic Simulator and Photovoltaic Inverter ................................................................... 2167 Ming Zhao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Xu Yang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Tao Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jilong Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Contactless Inductive Charging System with Hysteresis Loop Control for Small-Sized Household Electrical Appliances ......................................................................... 2172 Jia-You Lee, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Hung-Yu Shen, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Tsung-Wen Chang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Electronic Ballast for Fluorescent Lamp Based on Class Φ2 Inverter with Parallel Resonant Tank ............................................................................................................... 2179 Bo Song, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Xu Yang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yunqing Pei, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Ming Zhao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Chunpeng Zhao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Guochun Xiao, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Dual-Mode-Operation Half-Bridge Resonant Converter for Improved-Efficiency Induction Heating System ....................................................................... 2184 H. Sarnago, University of Zaragoza, Spain O. Lucía, University of Zaragoza, Spain A. Mediano, University of Zaragoza, Spain José Miguel Burdío, University of Zaragoza, Spain

Operating Mechanism of SiC-SIT DC Circuit Breaker in 400V-DC Power Supply System for Data Center – In Case of Grounding Fault ............................................................. 2189 Seiya Abe, International Center for the Study of East Asian Development, Japan Sihun Yang, Kyushu University, Japan Masahito Shoyama, Kyushu University, Japan Tamotsu Ninomiya, Nagasaki University, Japan Akira Matsumoto, NTT Facilities, Inc., Japan Akiyoshi Fukui, NTT Facilities, Inc., Japan

Input-Series Common Transformer Connected PS-FB DC-DC Converters for Pulsed MIG Welding .......................................................................................... 2195 Xiaoqing Song, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Deshang Sha, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Xiaozhong Liao, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Comparative Analysis of Charging Modes of Series Resonant Converter for a Energy Storage Capacitor ................................................................................................. 2200 Byungha Lee, Agency for Defense Development, Korea, South Hanju Cha, Chungnam National University, Korea, South

Layout of IGBT-Based Current Source Converter for Low Stray Inductance ........................ 2206 Sungho Jung, Seoul National University, Korea, South Hak-Jun Lee, Seoul National University, Korea, South Seung-Ki Sul, Seoul National University, Korea, South

A ZVS-PWM Full-Bridge Boost Converter for Applications Needing High Step-Up Voltage Ratio ....................................................................................................... 2213 Mohammadjavad Baei, University of Western Ontario, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Half-Bridge Resonant Inverter for Domestic Induction Heating Based on Silicon Carbide Technology ...................................................................................... 2218 C. Bernal, University of Zaragoza, Spain P. Molina Gaudó, University of Zaragoza, Spain A. Gállego, University of Zaragoza, Spain A. Otín, University of Zaragoza, Spain J.M. Burdío, University of Zaragoza, Spain

Intermodulation Distortion in 1SW-ZVS Multi-Inverter for Induction Heating Home Appliances ......................................................................................... 2223 P. Molina Gaudó, University of Zaragoza, Spain C. Bernal, University of Zaragoza, Spain J. Avellaned, University of Zaragoza, Spain J.M. Burdío, University of Zaragoza, Spain

Research on Protection of Power Capacitor Using Active Harmonic Resistance ................ 2229 Xiang Zhang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Wanjun Lei, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Ruyang Sheng, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Cheng Nie, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Yue Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

A Novel Planar Transformer for Low Profile LLC Resonant Converter .................................. 2234 Eun-Soo Kim, Jeonju University, Korea, South Seung-Min Lee, Jeonju University, Korea, South Sopheak Phum, Jeonju University, Korea, South Bong-Gun Chung, LG Innotek, Korea, South Kwang-Ho Lee, LG Innotek, Korea, South

Active Filter for DC Current Components in Three-Phase Distribution Grids ....................... 2240 D. Barater, University of Parma, Italy G. Buticchi, University of Parma, Italy G. Franceschini, University of Parma, Italy E. Lorenzani, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy

Feasibility Study of a 55-kW Air-Cooled Automotive Inverter ................................................. 2246 Madhu Sudhan Chinthavali, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Jacob F. Christopher, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States Rao V. Arimilli, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

A Novel Power Calculation Method for Droop-Control Microgrid Systems ........................... 2254 Elvey Tessaro Andrade, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Pedro Eugênio M. J. Ribeiro, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil João Onofre Pereira Pinto, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Chien-Liang Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Jih-Sheng Lai, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Nathan Kees, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

A Series-Connected Self-Reconfigurable Multicell Battery Capable of Safe and Effective Charging/Discharging and Balancing Operations ................................................... 2259 Taesic Kim, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States Wei Qiao, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States Liyan Qu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Verification of Effectiveness of a Matrix Converter with Boost-Up AC Chopper by Using an IPM Motor ................................................................................................ 2265 Kazuhiro Koiwa, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan Jun-ichi Itoh, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

Modularized Buck-Boost + Cuk Converter for High Voltage Series Connected Battery Cells .. 2272 Xi Lu, Michigan State University, United States Wei Qian, Michigan State University, United States Fang Zheng Peng, Michigan State University, United States

EMI Noise Attenuation Prediction with Mask Impedance in Motor Drive System ................. 2279 Ruxi Wang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Handy Fortin Blanchette, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, Canada Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

High Power Density EMI Filter Design with Consideration of Self-Parasitic ......................... 2285 Ruxi Wang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Handy Fortin Blanchette, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, Canada Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session D11: Packaging Location: Veracruz February 9, 2012 11:30 - 13:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Electromigration Study on the Interconnects of High Density Power Modules .................... 2290 Yakup Bulur, IBM, United States Richard J. Fishbune, IBM, United States Michael A. Vaughn, IBM, United States Jerry Fitzpatrick, IBM, United States Edmund Blackshear, IBM, United States

A Comprehensive Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Wire Bond Life for IGBT Modules .............................................................................................. 2298 Yan Chen, United Technologies Corporation, United States Xin Wu, United Technologies Corporation, United States Igor Fedchenia, United Technologies Corporation, United States Mikhail Gorbounov, United Technologies Corporation, United States Vladimir Blasko, United Technologies Corporation, United States William Veronesi, United Technologies Corporation, United States Culp Slade, United Technologies Corporation, United States

Development of a Predictive Observer Thermal Model for Power Semiconductor Devices for Overload Monitoring in High Power High Frequency Converters ...................... 2305 Sumit Dutta, North Carolina State University, United States Babak Parkhideh, North Carolina State University, United States Subhashish Bhattacharya, North Carolina State University, United States Giti Karimi Moghaddam, North Carolina State University, United States Richard Gould, North Carolina State University, United States

Session T29: DC-DC Converters: High Performance Location: Coronado A/B February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Arnold Alderman, Anagenesis Inc

Flying-Capacitor Boost Converter ............................................................................................. 2311 Hamidreza Keyhani, Texas A&M University, United States Hamid A. Toliyat, Texas A&M University, United States

Analysis and Design of a New Multilevel-Based Dual-Type DC/DC Converter for Switch-Mode Power Supplies .................................................................................................... 2319 Mehdi Narimani, University of Western Ontario, Canada Gerry Moschopoulos, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Power-Density Development of a 5MHz-Switching DC-DC Converter .................................... 2326 Ken Matsuura, TDK-Lambda Corporation, Japan Hiroshige Yanagi, TDK-Lambda Corporation, Japan Satoshi Tomioka, TDK-Lambda Corporation, Japan Tamotsu Ninomiya, Nagasaki University, Japan

A SEPIC Fed Buck Converter ..................................................................................................... 2333 Don Li, CUI Inc., United States Jeff Smoot, CUI Inc., United States

Implementation Aspects of a New Linear Regulator Topology Based on Low Frequency Supercapacitor Circulation ............................................................................. 2340 Kosala Kankanamge, University of Waikato, New Zealand Nihal Kularatna, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Current Driven Synchronous Rectifier with Saturable Current Transformer and Dynamice Gate Voltage Control for LLC Resonant Converter ................................................ 2345 Godwin Kwun Yuan Ho, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Ruiyang Yu, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Bryan Man Hay Pong, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Novel Switched Capacitor Based Triple Output Fixed Ratio Converter (TOFRC) ................. 2352 Pavan Kumar, Intel Corporation, United States Wayne Proefrock, Intel Corporation, United States

Session T30: Lighting II Location: Coronado C/D February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Berker Bilgin, MacAUTO, Canada Excellence Research Center

Donald Boughton, International Rectifier

A Transformerless Galvanically Isolated Switched Capacitor LED Driver ............................ 2357 Mitchell Kline, University of California, Berkeley, United States Igor Izyumin, University of California, Berkeley, United States Bernhard Boser, University of California, Berkeley, United States Seth Sanders, University of California, Berkeley, United States

New Multi-Channel LEDs Driving Methods Using Current Transformer in Electrolytic Capacitor-Less AC-DC Drivers .............................................................................. 2361 Myunghyo Ryu, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Jonghyun Kim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Juwon Baek, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Heung-Geun Kim, Kyungpook National University, Korea, South

A Single-Stage Off-Line LED Driver IC with Hysteretic Power Factor Correction Control ... 2368 Eunchul Kang, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center, Korea, South Jaeha Kim, Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center, Korea, South

Optimal Design Methodology for the Current-Sharing Transformer in a Quasi-Resonant (QR) Flyback LED Driver ................................................................................ 2372 Zhaohui Wang, Zhejiang University, China Xinke Wu, Zhejiang University, China Min Chen, Zhejiang University, China Junming Zhang, Zhejiang University, China

High Input Voltage Single-Stage Flyback AC/DC LED Driver Using Series-Connected MOSFETs ...................................................................................................... 2379 Li Wang, Zhejiang University, China Xinke Wu, Zhejiang University, China Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States

A Two-Stage LED Driver for High-Performance High-Voltage LED Fixtures ......................... 2385 Praneet Athalye, Cree, Inc., United States Mike Harris, Cree, Inc., United States Gerry Negley, Cree, Inc., United States

An Automatic Fluorescent Lamp Detection Method without Igniting the Lamps ................. 2392 Zirui Jia, Zhejiang University, China Xiaofeng Lv, Zhejiang University, China Biwen Xu, Zhejiang University, China Chongguang Ma, Zhejiang University, China Min Chen, Zhejiang University, China Zhaoming Qian, Zhejiang University, China

Session T31: Converter Topology II Location: Coronado E/F February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Jin Wang, Ohio State University

Bill Wu, Ryerson University

Multi Carrier PWM of the Modular Multilevel VSC for Medium Voltage Applications ........... 2398 Emmanuel K. Amankwah, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom Jon C. Clare, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom Patrick W. Wheeler, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom Alan J. Watson, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Novel SVPWM Switching Pattern for High Efficiency 15kW Current-Fed Quasi-Z-Source Inverter in HEV Motor Drive Application ....................................................... 2407 Qin Lei, Michigan State University, United States Dong Cao, Michigan State University, United States Fang Z. Peng, Michigan State University, United States

A Transformer Assisted Zero-Voltage Soft-Switching Three-Level Active Neutral-Point-Clamped Converter ............................................................................................. 2421 Jin Li, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Jinjun Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China Dong Dong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Yaosuo Xue, Siemens Corporate Research, United States

Spread Spectrum Modulation Scheme for Multilevel Inverters Using Vector Quantized Sigma Delta Modulation ............................................................................... 2428 Biji Jacob, College of Engineering Trivandrum, India M.R. Baiju, College of Engineering Trivandrum, India

Carrier-Based PWM Modulation for THD and Losses Reduction on Multilevel Inverters ..... 2436 L.H.S.C. Barreto, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil G.A.L. Henn, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil P.P. Praça, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil R.N.A.L. Silva, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil D.S. Oliveira, Jr., Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil E.R.C. da Silva, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil

A Novel Hybrid-Clamped Four-Level Converter ....................................................................... 2442 Kui Wang, Tsinghua University, China Yongdong Li, Tsinghua University, China Zedong Zheng, Tsinghua University, China Lie Xu, Tsinghua University, China

Circulating Currents and CM EMI Reduction for Interleaved Three-Phase VSC ................... 2448 Tao Qi, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States Jian Sun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States

Session T32: Power Electronics Applications II Location: Fiesta 1-2 February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Jim Marinos, Payton America Inc

Omer Onar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

High-Density Bidirectional Rectifier for Next Generation 380-V DC Distribution System .... 2455 Yusuke Hahashi, NTT Facilities, Inc., Japan Masato Mino, NTT Facilities, Inc., Japan

Closed-Loop Regenerative Efficiency Testing with Electric Vehicle Bidirectional DC-DC Converter .................................................................................................. 2461 Seung-Ryul Moon, Virginia Tech, United States Ki-Chang Lee, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Jong-Moo Kim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South Dae-Hyun Koo, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea, South

Optimization of the Drive Circuit for Enhancement Mode Power GaN FETs in DC-DC Converters ................................................................................................ 2467 Youhao Xi, Texas Instruments, United States Min Chen, Texas Instruments, United States Kim Nielson, Texas Instruments, United States Robert Bell, Texas Instruments, United States

Design and Control of a Demagnetization Circuit for Permanent ON OFF Operation in Pulse Transformer Gate Driver .............................................................. 2472 Van Nguyen, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Jean-Christophe Crebier, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France Pierre-Olivier Jeannin, Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France

Evaluating Dynamic Reliability of Power MOSFETs in Low Voltage Hard-Switched Applications ...................................................................................................... 2480 Heratch A. Namagerdi, International Rectifier, United States Hemal Shah, International Rectifier, United States Steve Oknaian, International Rectifier, United States

Dynamic Performance Comparison of Current Mode Control Schemes for Point-of-Load Buck Converter Application ............................................................................... 2484 Yingyi Yan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Fred C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States Paolo Mattavelli, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Results for an Al/AlN Composite 350˚C SiC Solid-State Circuit Beaker Module ................... 2492 Krishna P. Bhat, Ford Motor Company, United States Yuan-Bo Guo, University at Buffalo, United States Yang Xu, North Carolina State University, United States Theodore Baltis, Binghamton University, United States Donald R. Hazelmyer, DensePower, LLC, United States Douglas C. Hopkins, North Carolina State University and DensePower, LLC, United States

Session T33: Gan and SiC Devices and Applications Location: Fiesta 3-4 February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Carl Blake, Transphorm, Inc.

Doug Hopkins, University at Buffalo

Application Study of the Benefits for Using Silicon-Carbide Versus Silicon in Power Modules ........................................................................................................... 2499 Robert A. Wood, US Army Research Laboratory, United States Thomas E. Salem, US Naval Academy, United States

GaN HFET Switching Characteristics at 350V/20A and Synchronous Boost Converter Performance at 1MHz ..................................................................................... 2506 Brian Hughes, HRL Laboratories LLC, United States James Lazar, HRL Laboratories LLC, United States Stephen Hulsey, HRL Laboratories LLC, United States Daniel Zehnder, HRL Laboratories LLC, United States Daniel Matic, HRL Laboratories LLC, United States Karim Boutros, HRL Laboratories LLC, United States

Comparative Analysis of Commercially Available Silicon Carbide Transistors .................... 2509 Andrew Lemmon, Mississippi State University, United States Michael Mazzola, Mississippi State University, United States James Gafford, Mississippi State University, United States Kevin M. Speer, SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., United States

1200 V SiC "Super" Junction Transistors Operating at 250°C with Extremely Low Energy Losses for Power Conversion Applications ........................................................ 2516 Ranbir Singh, GeneSiC Semiconductor, Inc., United States Siddarth Sundaresan, GeneSiC Semiconductor, Inc., United States Eric Lieser, GeneSiC Semiconductor, Inc., United States Michael Digangi, GeneSiC Semiconductor, Inc., United States

On Understanding and Using SiC Power JFETs to Design a 100 W Active Clamp Forward Converter .......................................................................................................... 2521 Supratim Basu, Bose Research, India Tore M. Undeland, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Multi-Chip SiC DMOSFET Half-Bridge Power Module for High Temperature Operation ...... 2525 Tsuyoshi Funaki, Osaka University, Japan Masashi Sasagawa, ROHM Co., Ltd., Japan Takashi Nakamura, ROHM Co., Ltd., Japan

Optical Control of 1200-V and 20-A SiC MOSFET .................................................................... 2530 Adam Meyer, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States Sudip K. Mazumder, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States Hossein Riazmontazer, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States

Session T34: Misc. Modeling, Simulation and Control Location: Fiesta 7-8 February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Omer Onar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A Flat Linear Generator with Axial Magnetized Permanent Magnets with Reduced Accelerative Force for Backpack Energy Harvesting .............................................. 2534 Zhi Yang, Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Alireza Khaligh, University of Maryland, United States

Modeling and Design of Tubular Linear Electric Drives .......................................................... 2542 Ross A. Howard, Purdue University, United States Yimin Xiao, Purdue University, United States Steve D. Pekarek, Purdue University, United States

A Fast Inverter Model for Electro-Thermal Simulation ............................................................ 2548 Johannes V. Gragger, Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria Claus J. Fenz, Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria Harald Kernstock, Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria Christian Kral, Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria

A Variational Thermodynamic Approach for Modeling Internal Capacitances of Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (TIGBTs) to Interpret Measured Capacitance-Voltage Characteristics ...................................................................... 2556 Md A. Sattar, Santa Clara University, United States Norman G. Gunther, Santa Clara University, United States Mahmudur Rahman, Santa Clara University, United States

A Novel Passivity-Based Stability Criterion (PBSC) for Switching Converter DC Distribution Systems .......................................................................................... 2560 Antonino Riccobono, University of South Carolina, United States Enrico Santi, University of South Carolina, United States

Generic Average Modeling and Simulation of the Static and Dynamic Behavior of Switched Capacitor Converters ............................................................................ 2568 Sam Ben-Yaakov, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Michael Evzelman, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing for Electric Vehicle Drive Applications .................................. 2576 Jason J. Poon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Michel A. Kinsy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Nathan A. Pallo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Srinivas Devadas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Ivan L. Celanovic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Session T35: Vehicular Electronics I Location: Fiesta 9-10 February 9, 2012 14:00 - 17:30 Session Chairs: Alireza Khaligh, IIT-Chicago

Jim Spangler, Argonne National Laboratory

Starter-Alternator Propel the Vehicle through a Hybrid Supply: Battery and Supercapacitors ..................................................................................................... 2583 N. Rizoug, Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile, France B. Barbedette, Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile, France R. Sadoun, Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile, France G. Feld, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Cachan, France

A High Efficiency Zero Voltage-Zero Current Transition Converter for Battery Cell Equalization ............................................................................................................ 2590 Tae-Hoon Kim, Hanyang University, Korea, South Nam-Ju Park, Hanyang University, Korea, South Rae-Young Kim, Hanyang University, Korea, South Dong-Seok Hyun, Hanyang University, Korea, South

Practical Design Considerations for a LLC Multi-Resonant DC-DC Converter in Battery Charging Applications ............................................................................ 2596 Fariborz Musavi, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada Marian Craciun, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada Murray Edington, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada Wilson Eberle, University of British Columbia, Canada William G. Dunford, University of British Columbia, Canada

Three-Phase High Power Factor Mains Interface Concepts for Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Systems .............................................................................. 2603 T. Soeiro, ETH Zürich, Switzerland T. Friedli, ETH Zürich, Switzerland J.W. Kolar, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

A Novel Low Cost Integrated On-Board Charger Topology for Electric Vehicles and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles ........................................................... 2611 Serkan Dusmez, University of Maryland, United States Alireza Khaligh, University of Maryland, United States

Swiss Rectifier – A Novel Three-Phase Buck-Type PFC Topology for Electric Vehicle Battery Charging ............................................................................................. 2617 T.B. Soeiro, ETH Zürich, Switzerland T. Friedli, ETH Zürich, Switzerland J.W. Kolar, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

A Zero Voltage Switching Semi-Bridgeless Boost Power Factor Corrected Converter for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Chargers .................................................................... 2625 Muntasir Ul Alam, University of British Columbia, Canada Wilson Eberle, University of British Columbia, Canada Fariborz Musavi, Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada